100 Images of Migration gallery

My grandma and the cup

This image shows my grandmother. She came from Pakistan in 1968. Some of the possessions she brought with her included the cup and saucer she is holding. They were part of a crockery set, bought by my great great grandfather from China during his travels when he was with the British Army. She got this… Read more

Portobello Road

The stylish woman in the centre represents the growing confidence and verve of Black fashion during the 1970s.

Taken from the catalogue of the show ‘Roots to Reckoning’, Museum of London, 2005. Read more