# Event Details - **Event Name**: Windrush: A journey of discovery - a talk - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Shoe Lane Library for a talk about the history and challenges of Windrush.About this EventThis page is for in-person tickets for this event - please see our separate page for online tickets.The Windrush Generation is often remembered in connection with the Windrush Scandal, yet their story is far richer and deeper than that moment in time. It is a legacy woven from strength, belonging, and the blending of cultures — a legacy that deserves to be honoured and celebrated.This talk offers a thoughtful, balanced reflection on both the challenges and the joys of this shared journey. It explores the convergence of nations, each bringing their own traditions, cultures, rhythms, and nuances, while learning to navigate a new world — for both the newcomers and the hosts, each adjusting to an uncharted landscape, with the hope of shaping it into a colourful, tolerant community grounded in shared values and experiences.Patricia Smith works for the City of London Corporation and is a member of the Windrush Generation. She arrived in the UK in 1972 and was impacted by the Windrush scandal in 1984. Drawing on her own experience, she has supported the community in navigating the Windrush Schemes since 2023 through clinics delivered in partnership with the New Generation Church in Nottingham.She holds a BA (Hons) in Information Systems and Social Sciences, is a qualified IT Consultant and Project Manager, a trained Complementary Therapist and Mental Health First Aider, and currently provides Executive Business Support within the Community Safety Team at the Guildhall.Patricia is also an artist, author, and poet.There will also be a free exhibition in the library featuring Windrush portraits by Patricia Smith.This event will be delivered both in-person and online. To book an online ticket, please visit our online booking page.People with in-person tickets will be able to watch the talk at Shoe Lane Library, and those with online tickets will be sent a Zoom link before the event. If you would like to change your ticket type, please email us at shoelane@cityoflondon.gov.uk.Looking for more compelling stories from Shoe Lane Library? Check out our profile for more talks, events, lectures and historical discussions!If you have a disability you wish us to consider when attending our events, please inform the staff in advance. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/windrush-a-journey-of-discovery-a-talk/100001986077194352 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions, health-wellness, fine-arts, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Shoe Lane Library - **lat**: 51.51546800000001 - **long**: -0.106491 - **full address**: Shoe Lane Library, 1 Little New Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Windrush: A journey of discovery - a talk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c017b2c850d5698c1d560100b874a77192c2ac9266668f81e98da8794ad38a2e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf1f5a0-gmir.jpg?v=1775973950 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Windrush: A journey of discovery - a talk being held? - **A:** Windrush: A journey of discovery - a talk takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Shoe Lane Library, 1 Little New Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Windrush: A journey of discovery - a talk? - **A:** Windrush: A journey of discovery - a talk is organized by Shoe Lane Library - City of London Libraries. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Windrush: A journey of discovery - a talk is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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