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Pathfinders

Uncovering the stories of Britain’s Windrush generation — before they are lost.

Celebrating Caribbean Legacies Together

Pathfinders is a community archaeology project that records, preserves, and celebrates the real stories of the men and women who came to Britain from the Caribbean in the mid-20th century. These are the Pathfinders — pioneering members of families and communities who went ahead, navigated the unknown, and opened the way for others to follow.

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Pathfinders: Sunday Best

RBSA Gallery, Birmingham • 4–15 August 2026 Free admission | Tue–Sat 10.30am–5.00pm

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Through oral testimony, photography, theatre, and exhibition, Pathfinders is building an archive that puts grassroots Black British history where it belongs: at the centre of the national story.

Telling more of the story

1939 - 1971

Windrush and beyond: a more complete picture of the post-war migration story

Pathfinders time period: 1939 – 1971. This timescale includes the official Windrush Generation period, 1948 – 1971.

Plus, because the majority of the MV Empire Windrush passengers from the Caribbean were World War II heroes, Pathfinders also includes the World War II period, 1939 – 1945.

Including these hero’s stories gives a more comprehensive picture of the post-war migration story.

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The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to fulfil our vision

Pathfinders is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players we support projects that connect people and communities to heritage. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more. Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.

Pathfinders is a project by Seven Winds CIC, created by Norman Bailey FRSA. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.