Walking Welcoming Growing Windrush 75: honouring a legacy

On Thursday 22 June 2023, people from across the UK and the Caribbean joined together to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of MV Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks. Between 1948 and 1970, hundreds of Caribbean men and women arrived in the UK in response to an invitation after the Second World War, joining together to restore the nation. Many made immeasurable contributions, shaping cultural landscape of Britain.

Prior to the National service of thanksgiving at Southwark Cathedral, The Rt Revd Dr Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon, said: “This anniversary offers a unique moment in the life of our nation when we can honour the legacy of the Windrush Generation and hear how younger voices are building on their extraordinary heritage. We will be celebrating their achievements and expressing our deep gratitude – as well as acknowledging the struggles that they have faced.”

In this edition we look back at some of the events that took place across the Diocese, from a special walk of witness to the thanksgiving service at Southwark Cathedral as well as tributes from our Diocesan family of schools, including a visit to Windsor Castle.

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Farewell to the Dean of Southwark

Large numbers gathered in Southwark Cathedral on Saturday 1 July to give thanks for the ministry of the Very Revd Andrew Nunn on his retirement as Dean of Southwark.

Welcoming the congregation, the Bishop of Southwark, the Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, said that Choral Evensong was an important part of the daily pattern of cathedral worship and today additionally “an opportunity for us to express our love and gratitude to the Dean of Southwark, Andrew Nunn...”

Andrew was made Acting Dean by Bishop Christopher following the death of the Very Revd Colin Slee in November 2010 and was installed as Dean on the Feast of

St Agnes, 21 January 2012. He joined the Cathedral in September 1999 as Sub Dean and Precentor – serving the Cathedral for 24 years. He served as a member of the General Synod of the Church of England and on its Panel of Chairs. Dean Andrew’s retirement coincided with the 40th anniversary of his ordination as Deacon.

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