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Meet the Windrush women who helped rebuild Britain (opens original article in a new tab)

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Windrush women who migrated from the Caribbean to the UK in the 1950s and 60s helped rebuild the country through various jobs, despite facing challenges like discrimination and cultural shocks.

  • Windrush Generation migrants from the Caribbean contributed to post-war UK by working in NHS, railways, and manufacturing.
  • Many faced discrimination and difficult living conditions upon arrival in London.
  • Women shared stories of resilience and community building through the Positive Network Community Project.

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