London on the Move: how the Windrush generation shaped London’s transport – yesterday, today and tomorrow
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London is a true global city, a destination for visitors from around the world, and the whole world is reflected in the city’s population. London’s transport network lies at the city’s heart, keeping its people moving and making London the iconic and recognizable city it is.
When the first passengers from the HMT Empire Windrush set foot in London in 1948, more than 200 started their residence in temporary accommodation in the wartime shelter far below Clapham South Underground station. In 1956 London Transport started recruiting staff direct from Barbados, and later from Jamaica. Ever since then, Caribbean migrants and subsequent generations have influenced and shaped London’s transport history and culture.
Join us for this virtual panel discussion to celebrate this history. Learn how TfL and the Museum are archiving, documenting and interpreting the varied experiences and memories of Caribbean transport staff and their communities, and looking to the future. What is TfL doing to maintain and improve a positive, safe and welcoming environment and example for the global city of the future?
Meet the panellists
Edward Adoo (host)
Edward Adoo is a broadcaster and DJ who hosts a weekly BBC radio show sharing his love of black music, along with local human interest stories and special guest interviews.
He also deputises across BBC 6 music and has made frequent appearances on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service with feature documentaries on world music, British justice and Philip Lawrence. On TV, he regularly guests on This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Sunday Morning Live and Jeremy Vine. Ed is also a columnist with several pieces published in the Guardian, Independent, Telegraph and other mainstream publications.
Matt Brosnan
Matt Brosnan is the Head Curator at London Transport Museum, where he works with the team of curators who manage, develop, share and interpret LTM’s rich collections. Prior to joining LTM in early 2018, Matt worked for IWM as a curator, historian and head of the Research & Information department.
Sherelle Cadogan
Sherelle Cadogan, Instructor Operator for London Underground for 20yrs, Aslef union Equality rep and Event lead for the RACE SNG. Throughout her time at TfL, Sherelle has strived for equality for all and promotes the importance of amplifying the voices of the marginalised.
Youcef Hassaine
Youcef Hassaine is a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Manager at Transport for London, where he provides strategic thought leadership and D&I best practice guidance, supporting TfL to achieve a workforce that represents the diverse city we serve at all levels, working in partnership with the business to help them realise the benefits that this diverse workforce operating in an inclusive culture can bring.
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