Article 60MNB Windrush generation ‘moved to tears’ as monument unveiled in London

Windrush generation ‘moved to tears’ as monument unveiled in London

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Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#60MNB)

Basil Watson's sculpture at Waterloo station celebrates pioneers who arrived in Britain after second world war

Members of the Windrush generation have been moved to tears" by a new national monument that pays tribute to their ambition, courage and contribution to Britain, the artist behind the sculpture has said.

Basil Watson's permanent monument to the Windrush pioneers who arrived in Britain after the second world war was unveiled at Waterloo station in London on Wednesday.

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