The Windrush Quilt

This Quilt has been hand sewn by African and Caribbean Seniors who travelled to the UK during the 1950s-70s to work in the UK after World War 2. The Quilt making Workshops also took place in Community groups in London.

It is to remember their occupations and experiences over that time and throughout their lives. They worked as Nurses, in factories such as Hat-Making, Ballet Shoe Making and Bag Making. They started small businesses, worked as Bus Conductors, Shorthand Copy Typists and studied for exams as well as many other occupations. Size: 140cm W x 170cm H.

In collaboration with:

• The Caribbean Social Forum
• The Barnet African Caribbean Association
• The Nubian Life Centre
• Waltham Forest, Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica Twinning Association
• The Enfield Caribbean Association
• Afro-Caribbean Elders Association

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The Windrush Quilt is currently on display at:

- Walthamstow Central Library, High Street, London E17 7JN. Until 18th June 2026.

- On Friday 19th June the Quilt will be revealed at the The Enfield Caribbean Association, Green Towers Community Centre, Plevna Road, London N9 0BU during their Social Club.
- On Windrush Day, 22nd June the Quilt will be on display in Walthamstow Central, (more details to come).
- During Black History Month 2026, the Quilt will be on display at The Arts Depot, 5 Nether Street, London N12 0GA (more details to come).

• Dugdale Centre, 39 London Rd, London, Enfield EN2 6DS
• Nubian Life Resource Centre, 50 Ellerslie Rd, London W12 7BW
• Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Rd, London SE18 6ES
• Afro-Caribbean Elders Association, William Morris Community Centre, 6-8 Greenleaf Road, London E17 6QQ
• The Barnet African Caribbean Association, Barnet Multicultural Community Centre, Algernon Road, London, NW4 3TA

Please click on the YouTube logo below to view a video of the creation of the Quilt.

A selection of Workshops photos: