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A composite image showing: A woman in a carnival costume including an ornate gold headdress; Travel documents relating to a journey from the Caribbean to the UK; A portrait of a man in a smart grey suit; A brightly coloured painting of three people doing energetic, dance-like movements. A collection of archive travel documents relating to a journey by boat from the Caribbean to the UK.

Boat travel documents © Sheffield Museums.

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

Fri 10 May 2024 - Sun 2 May 2027

Weston Park Museum

Over 75 years ago, the HMT Empire Windrush brought people seeking new opportunities from the Caribbean to fill post-war labour shortages in the UK. These passengers, and other arrivals between 1948 and 1971, helped forge Britain’s future.

 

This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life. Shaped by community co-curators, displays share inspiring stories of journeys, culture and heritage, from church, sport and carnival to fighting racism and discrimination.

Contributions from later generations reflect on the legacy of those who arrived decades before, while interactive displays explore food, music, games and fashion.

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Exhibition Highlights

  • A black and white photograph of a group of young men standing in front of a red brick building.

    Martin Jenkinson, Cutlery Workers, Sydney Street, 1983.

    Courtesy Martin Jenkinson Image Library

  • A collection of of 7-inch vinyl singles, there of which are in their sleeves.

    Solomon And Esther Williams' Records

    On Loan From The Family

  • Jamaica Flag And Plate

    On Loan From Ida Cawley

  • A photograph of a woman in a carnival costume including an ornate gold headdress and cape.

    Janet Angel, Sheffield's First Carnival Queen, 1979

    © Leroy Wenham

  • A group of archive travel documents relating to a boat journey between the Caribbean and the UK.

    Boat Travel Documents

    © Sheffield Museums

  • A colorized photograph of a man in a smart dark grey/blue suit.

    Uriel Jones, Arrived In 1955 From St Kitts And Nevis.

    Image Courtesy Of Simon Jones

  • A painting in orange, brown, blue, green and gold of people doing energetic, dance-like movements.

    Let’s Put On Our Classics And Have A Little Dance, Shall We By Grace Lee, 2023

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