Sometimes pictures speak louder than words.
The Royal British Legion, Perry Common No 1 Branch.
Photo's courtesy of Dave Gooding, Birmingham County Chairman.
Details of forthcoming events to follow, including launch of Poppy appeal, 29th October 2011.
[See Gallery for more photos]
http://www.barbados.org/garrison.htm
The Caribbean is steeped in British History and Barbados is no exception. During the 17th & 18th Centuries Barbados was an important military base which the British used to protect their interests in the southern Caribbean.
Barbados has the world's rearest collection of 17th Century English iron cannon.
Despite information being easily accessible through media coverage and the internet, the reason why Britain has such a diverse cultural population is still widely unknown.
For many years contributions and support given to Britain by West Indians and other Nations of the former Empire has been overlooked and kept out of the public domain. But not any longer!
The WAWI project was founded in 2009 with the publication of our book ' Why are West Indians in this Country?' Unlike many publications of this type it does not mark the end of our research but the beginning.
Horace receiving his Award for contributions to his local area and the wider community - presented by the Lord Mayor
17th July 2011.
Rev'd David Senior explains...
Horace was involved in speaking at his Uncle's funeral and remarked on his journey on the "Empire Windrush" in 1948. He reflected on the question "Why are West Indians in this Country?" and why there is little evidence and celebration of their contribution to Great Britians welfare and survival.
Thursday 7th July 2011, H and myself were invited to attend St Alban's Academy, Birmingham.
We addressed parents from Yemen and Somalia communities on the subject of Why West Indians are in this Country and to encourage them to consider how they themselves fit into British Society.
It was an informative and enlightening session as stories were exchanged with all those present.
Why are West Indians in this country?
Britian called and they answered
Why are West Indians in this country?
England called and they answered
Why are West Indians in this country?
Mother Called and her Children Answered!
Just found a great site you might want to have a look at:
http://www.kittivisianlife.com/articles/01-2011/the-fort-george-museum-…
Check it out, let me know what you think!
H
Hi everyone,
Over the next couple of weeks we will be making a number of changes to our website to help you keep up to date with the latest events and information, covering all the aspects and questions our book, 'Why Are West Indians In This Country,' has started. We will be uploading lots of photographs and images to our new gallery and ask that if any of you wish to add pictures of your own, contact us on info@justd3signs.com
Many thanks
Stuart
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