A boat arrives at Preston Dock Pic: Preston Digital Archive Preston is home to many diverse communities that have helped shape the cultural landscape of the
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Mr Knuckle served three years and two months in the RAF during World War II. After helping Britain’s war effort, dispelling the myth that it faced Nazi Germany alone, this gentleman along with thousands of his fellow West Indians were swiftly demobbed in 1946 and sent home. They had served their purpose and were no longer required by the government which wanted these men and women off their payroll. Furthermore, society in general expressed a desire that their Colonial cousins go back home.
He was a skilled worker, his trade was listed as a mechanic and his destination was 19 Essex Street, Deepdale. It’s possible that this gentleman knew he may not be welcome in Preston but he had somewhere to stay. Others who followed in his wake the ensuing decade may not have been so fortunate. It is possible that Mr Knuckle like other early arrivals accommodated fellow West Indians seeking a better life in Preston.
Different islands across the Caribbean celebrate Carnival at various times throughout the year. Reflecting the diverse nature of the Caribbean, disparate islands across the region had various Carnival traditions that were celebrated throughout the year. The Caribbean diaspora in Preston was a microcosm of the islands as it contained many different islanders. The Carnival traditions were initially celebrated at house parties hosted by Roland Thomas.
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