The African-Caribbean Community in Gloucestershire is the second in a series of three books which are the results of a two-year project which set out to explore, for the first time, the history and settlement of the African-Caribbean, Chinese and Asian communities in Gloucestershire. Planning
 | | The author, Gail Johnson was born in Gloucester in 1958 |
I started planning this project after realising there was a lack of published information in this important field. The aim was to capture forever the stories of all the individuals involved. Some of the research presented here, dealing with African-Caribbean settlement, has already appeared in a book, also by Gail Johnson, titled 'A Long Five Years' which was published several years ago. This however is a greatly updated version of that work with interviews and pictures of many new members of the community as well as a full historical background covering the arrival and settlement of the African-Caribbean community in Gloucestershire. Pride This publication is a source of pride for the African-Caribbean community, both now and for generations to come. I hope this work will promote better race relations in Gloucestershire by sharing the experience of this community. Our aim throughout this project has been to create a valuable educational resource. Therefore this book also has support from a website, video material and a photographic display. Guidelines for classroom and group use of this material will follow. As a result, it has already inspired many schools, colleges and community groups to carry out history recording activities at a local level.
Nasreen Akhtar BA, MA, ALA
Senior Librarian: Ethnic Services,Gloucestershire County Library, Arts & Museums Service | 
