The diaspora are very proud of influential people like Bob Marley. He will always be remembered for his genius and here in the UK he has a commemorative plaque on display in Battersea’s Oakley Road.Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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City Life
It's so important to share stories of our legacy. Come with me on a trip down memory lane.Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What's in a Name?
As a retired headteacher, I’ve had many years of taking registers in class. Each year would bring a new cohort of children with interesting names. Caribbean names share a legacy. Listen and capture a little of that history.Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Old Time Sayings
As we look back at the many celebrations marking the 75th Anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, just imagine what it felt like for some on that very first day.Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Last Post
This poem pays respect and acknowledges the remarkable achievements of Flight Sergeant Peter Brown, a war veteran from Jamaica.Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beverley Dixon’s poetry is very much inspired by her family, heritage and her life experiences. Poems written and read by Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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