On 22 June 1948, HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK from the Caribbean answering Britain’s call for workers following the Second World War. Despite their contributions to British society, many of the Windrush Generation were denied access to basic banking services such as loans and bank accounts. This resulted in the Caribbean community joining together to support one another through Pardner Hand, an informal, community-based savings scheme.
The exhibition explores this method of saving, popularised by the Windrush Generation, through a series of personal testimonies that explore the wider experiences of Caribbean migrants at the time.
In association with Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum, we have created a series of education resources for young people aged 7-16 which use images and stories from the exhibition to bring to life this period of history. The resources explore some of the challenges faced by the Windrush Generation, the community response, and the legacy today.
Resources
Help students imagine what the journey across ocean on the HMT Empire Windrush was like with a colouring sheet depicting the boat.
An activity sheet exploring the Pardner Hand exhibition designed to be completed during a visit to the Museum.
An activity sheet exploring the Pardner Hand exhibition designed to be completed during a visit to the Museum.
An activity exploring the journey from the Caribbean to Britain through the contents of a suitcase or ‘grip’. Designed to be completed in school or for home learning.
An activity exploring stories about Pardner Hand, including audio-visual testimonials and poetry. Designed to be completed in school or for home learning.
An examination-style activity designed to explore the experiences of the Windrush Generation using images and text from the exhibition. Designed to be completed in school or for home learning.