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JUNE this year marks 75 years since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in Essex. Over 800 of its 1,027 passengers came from the Caribbean; many of whom, like Sam King MBE, had served as military personnel during the 2nd World War. In the context of war-torn Britain, their labour was critical and made a significant contribution to the rebuilding of the country.