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The Parched Pea Podcast: Preston’s Black heritage and culture explored as Adrian Murrell speaks out

Adrian Murrell and Gilly speaking during the podcast recordings Pic: Blog Preston The city’s Black and Caribbean heritage is explored in the latest episode of The Parched Pea Podcast. Adrian Murrell, the director of the Windrush Festival and Windrush CIC in the […]

9 months ago
Preston Windrush 76 Festival – timings, line up and TV star to appear

Crowds at last year's Windrush Festival Pic: Paul Yates One of the largest free music events in the city returns this weekend. Windrush 76 brings good vibes and soulful music to Avenham Park. Established in 2013 the Windrush Festival […]

11 months ago
World’s first black professional footballer remembered as part of Preston Windrush Festival

Arthur Wharton c1896 The first black professional footballer in the world is being commemorated as part of Preston’s Windrush Festival. Arthur Wharton – who played for Preston North End’s Invincibles from 1886-1888 – […]

11 months ago
Preston Windrush Festival founder speaks on community cohesion hopes

Preston-born Adrian Murrell could not be happier that the Windrush generation to which his parents belonged is finally getting the recognition he always knew it deserved. However, he is far […]

2 years ago
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