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HMT Empire Windrush arrives at Tilbury, England on June 22, 1948.
“ The arrival of these substantial numbers of men under no organized arrangement is bound to result in considerable difficulty and disappointment, I hope no encouragement will be given to others to follow their example.”
The London Evening Standard, June 21, 1948.
Empire Windbush passengers on arrival in England
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