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After World War Two England was on her knees, so the call went out to the British Empire for volunteers to help rebuild the 'Mother Country'. Young men and women from different Caribbean islands were quick to respond, paying the considerable sum of GBP28.10s to board HMT Empire Windrush - the 'ship of dreams' that would take them to their new lives. The motives and back-stories of these West Indian people is a key part of the Windrush story, one that has never been fully told. This powerful narrative reveals what happened on board that ship, which was packed with young, excited people who had never before left their parents, their parishes - let alone their islands. In the course of the memorable two-week voyage there were parties, friendships made and broken, fights, gambling, racism, sex - and discussions of God and love

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'A very important book and legacy for the future'[Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE] 'This book serves as a wonderful homage to the brave, hopeful resillient spirit of the Windrush generation'[Brenda Emmanus,OBE]'A book telling the stories of the Windrush generations is vital not only for this genertions but for generations to come'[Rudolph Walker]

Twenty-Eight Pounds Ten Shillings: A Windrush

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      Publisher: HopeRoad Publishing Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 22/03/2023
      ISBN13: 9781913109196, 978-1913109196
      ISBN10: 1913109194
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      After World War Two England was on her knees, so the call went out to the British Empire for volunteers to help rebuild the 'Mother Country'. Young men and women from different Caribbean islands were quick to respond, paying the considerable sum of GBP28.10s to board HMT Empire Windrush - the 'ship of dreams' that would take them to their new lives. The motives and back-stories of these West Indian people is a key part of the Windrush story, one that has never been fully told. This powerful narrative reveals what happened on board that ship, which was packed with young, excited people who had never before left their parents, their parishes - let alone their islands. In the course of the memorable two-week voyage there were parties, friendships made and broken, fights, gambling, racism, sex - and discussions of God and love

      Trade Review
      'A very important book and legacy for the future'[Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE] 'This book serves as a wonderful homage to the brave, hopeful resillient spirit of the Windrush generation'[Brenda Emmanus,OBE]'A book telling the stories of the Windrush generations is vital not only for this genertions but for generations to come'[Rudolph Walker]

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