The Windrush Recollections is an oral history project that will document the experiences of Watford resident who were part of that extraordinary decade. It aims to record the stories of that extraordinary journey, from first impressions of Britain to the pleasures and challenges of adapting to a new life and the important contribution this group of people made to Watford's heritage.

With our funding, the project recorded oral histories and produced an exhibition to include the participants’ own photographic memorabilia. Writing workshops were organized with the aim of creating a drama from their experiences and booklets from the stories. Educational workshops will be held for the public to learn and ask questions relating to the Windrush Decade. There was also an Awards Day for those outstanding (but previously unrecognized) individuals who have contributed significantly to the development of Watford.