Exhibition highlights Windrush generation IT FOCUSES ON THE EXPERIENCES OF TOWN’S BLACK COMMUNITY
A NEW exhibition has been launched to shine the light on Chesterfield’s black community and the history and experiences they have gone through as part of the Windrush generation.
Being staged at Chesterfield’s Museum, the display was opened by the town’s Mayor, Councillor Glenys Falconer on Friday, as part of Black History Month.
The exhibition aims to tell the story of the Windrush generation and the struggles and challenges they faced trying to establish new lives in the town and how they overcame those issues.
It also looks at the younger generations and their experiences of living in North Derbyshire.
The collection has been put together with help from the Chesterfield African Caribbean Community Association (ACCA) .
Councillor Lud Ramsey, who represents Spire Ward at Derbyshire County Council and is the chair of ACCA, said: “Local History is an important subject that should always be explored and studied. However, some bits of history always seems
Front: Lud Ramsey, Reuben Redhead and Anne-Frances Hayes. Back: Melissa Redhead and Kate Sarvent to be left out or forgotten. “ACCA and Chesterfield Museum have worked together to inform the public about the contribution the black community has made to Chesterfield.
“Our exhibition will be displayed at the museum during Black History Month to enhance everyone’s knowledge about some of the experiences and stories of the black community in our town as well as highlighting their positive achievements and contributions.”
The exhibition includes powerful video interviews with members of the community who share their memories and experiences.
Personal items and memorabilia will also be on display, along with special awards.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, cabinet member for town centre and visitor economy, said: “It’s important that we use our museum to help people learn about our history and we should not exclude any part.
“This is an important exhibition and there is lots to learn and understand.”
The exhibition runs until Saturday, January 15, 2022.