In 2022, a billboard appeared under Brondesbury Bridge in London.

Created for Black Outdoor Art and Black History Month, it challenges views on Windrush and Caribbean migration. Designer Greg Bunbury delivers a clear message:

“We did not come to Britain. Britain came to us.”

Framed by Caribbean flags, the billboard highlights Britain’s colonial past and how it connects to Caribbean communities in the UK. This wasn’t an “invasion”—it was the result of British colonialism.

First displayed in 2022, its message remains just as relevant today. This is public art with a purpose: reclaiming the narrative and honoring Black history.

What is Windrush?

The term Windrush refers to the ship HMT Empire Windrush, which brought hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean to the UK in 1948. This marked the beginning of significant Caribbean migration to Britain. The Windrush Generation includes people from Caribbean countries who came to the UK between 1948 and the early 1970s to help rebuild the country after World War II. Despite their contributions, many faced discrimination, struggles for citizenship, and a lack of recognition for their role in shaping modern Britain.

The Windrush name has since become a symbol of both Caribbean heritage in the UK and the challenges faced by immigrants.