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Voices:Our Untold Stories
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The outbreak of the World War One provided blacks already resident in Britain with labour in the war effort.

fileA Gloucestershire history
fileThe long journey to Gloucestershire
fileSlavery and abolition
About the authoraudioBlack Britain: A history
Gail Johnson and familyGail Johnson was awarded an OBE for her services to education.
Woman with black boy-servantThe migration of African-Caribbeans to Britain in the 20th century was nothing new.
William and Naomi's storyBoyce Drake's story
The Patterson familyWilliam and Mary are involved in many community projects.
Boyce Drake"Jesus said no human is beyond redemption - I feel the same about paintings."
Finding work A place to live
NursesMany people arrived with trades and skills that they were able to utilise.
Beresford and Gloria NasrallaSome people experienced prejudice as they looked for lodgings.
Bernard Westcarr's storyaudioWes & Myrna Gordon
Bernard WestcarrBorn in Brown's Hall, Jamaica, Bernard came to the UK in 1960.
Wes and Myrna GordonWes was attracted to Gloucester because a relative had already settled here.
Stan Boreland's storyBuilding a communityaudio
Stan BorelandFollowing a stint in the RAF during the war, Stan Boreland stayed on.
Newspaper cuttingA Gloucestershire West Indian Association was formed in 1962.
Daddy West's storyBlack pride
Stan Boreland"Daddy West" as he was affectionately called, arrived in Gloucester in 1953.
Kulchurlee and RopertGroups such as 'Akoma' teach us about African heritage.
Weird West animated graphicCatch up on BBC TV and Radio. Watch and listen now.
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