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Britain Called & We Answered

Date
Mon 13 - Fri 31 Oct 2025

No Booking Required

Britain Called and We Answered is a free exhibition featuring portraits and interviews with local Caribbean elders.

This project shares the stories of those who came from the Caribbean to England in response to the British government’s call for people to help rebuild the country after World War II.

Thousands came, mainly by boat and upon arrival, worked in construction, public transport, manufacturing, and the newly formed NHS.

They went on to make a huge contribution to British society both culturally and economically, despite often encountering adversity and hostility from the local population.

Through portraits and written interviews, Britain Called & We Answered celebrates the resilience, achievements, and everyday lives of those who took that two-week voyage across the Atlantic. 

Britain Called and We Answered is an ongoing project in partnership with Positive Network Community Project. 

Event Performance Details

Mon 13 Oct
12:00 (433 hours ) - Battersea Library

Event Location

Battersea Library

Venue Info
265 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 1JB
View on Google Maps 020 7223 2334

Need to Know

Genre
Art / Exhibitions
Free Event
Wandsworth Heritage
Pricing
Free
Recommended Age
Young People 13-17
18+
All ages
Accessibility
Mostly visual
Content Warning
n/a
Event contact
Steve Reeves