Heroes of the Windrush Generation Research Lesson

Step 1. Fact File Template Download

Decide whether you plan to type up your answers for the fact file in a Word document or as PowerPoint presentation. Then click the button to download the file template. 

Step 2. Decide which person to research...

Decide which Windrush Generation hero you would like to research. Click on their image to access a list of online resources that will help you answer your questions. 

Step 3 Answer the following questions...

In your word document or PowerPoint presentation answer the following questions for your fact file: 

1. My famous person is: 

2. Where were they born? 

3. When did they come to Britain? 

4. Why did they come to Britain? 

5. What job did they do or what were they known for? 

6. What are 2 or 3 things they achieved or were famous for? 

7. Why do you think they are important? 

8. Sources Used: 

Here is a example of a fact file:

1. My famous person is:
   Althea McNish 

2. Where were they born?
   Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 

3. When did they come to Britain?
   In 1951, when she was about 22 years old 

4. Why did they come to Britain?
   She came to London to study at art school. 

5. What job did they do or what were they known for?
   She was a textile designer, famous for her bold and colourful fabric patterns. 

6. What are 2 or 3 things they achieved or were famous for? 

• Designed for Liberty London and even for the Royal Family 

• Her textile designs were used in homes across Britain, changing how people decorated 

• She helped bring Caribbean culture and colour into British design 

7. Why do you think they are important?
   Althea McNish showed how Caribbean art and creativity could enrich British life. She broke barriers for Black artists and helped shape modern British style. Her success inspired others to pursue careers in the creative arts. 

8. Sources Used: 

• Wikipedia 

• Black History Month UK (IBHM) 

• Windrush Foundation 

• Southwark Heritage Blog 

Remember to summarise your answers in your own words. Do not copy and paste text from websites. You may include photos in your fact file document or presentation.

Challenge Task: 

Try finding out more information about your Windrush hero by using the Google search engine.

Summary of the Research Cycle

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