The Fifties Art Students of St. Martins: A Glimpse into Cultural Metamorphosis Embark on a captivating journey with Carole Steyn, a 1950s art student, as she shares her enriching experiences at St. Martins Art School, Charing Cross (1956-1958), witnessing the transformative social and cultural changes in 1950s London. Key Details: Age Group: Year 12 students and adults Subjects: English, Social History, Art & Design, Citizenship Resource Type: Research resource Format: 5 pages in PDF and Word document Content Highlights: Personal Reflections: Carole Steyn offers a personal and reflective account of her time at St. Martins Art School, capturing the essence of an era marked by cultural evolution. Fashion and Identity: The cover image featuring Carole’s favorite dress serves as a gateway to explore the influence of fashion on identity, with a nod to Brigitte Bardot’s impact on gingham’s popularity. Teen Culture Emergence: Carole’s candid narration delves into the emergence of teen culture, a phenomenon that puzzled older generations, including her parents. Historical Context: The resource provides historical context, offering insights into British popular culture during the 1950s and its impact on the arts scene. Educational Significance: Holistic Learning: A valuable resource for Year 12 students and adults, facilitating holistic learning by intertwining art, history, and cultural studies. Citizenship Exploration: Encourages exploration of citizenship concepts through the lens of cultural change, fostering critical thinking about identity and societal shifts. Discussion Starter: Serves as a compelling discussion starter for English classes, prompting dialogue on the intersection of art, fashion, and societal perceptions. Visual Appeal: The inclusion of Carole’s favorite dress as the cover image adds a visually appealing element, engaging learners with the aesthetics of the period. Conclusion: “The Fifties Art Students of St. Martins” provides a vivid snapshot of an era through Carole Steyn’s eyes, enriching learners’ understanding of the interconnectedness of art, culture, and societal change. It serves as an insightful resource for educators seeking to offer a nuanced exploration of 1950s British popular culture in an educational setting. Extract from the book Hanging Out by Lorna Holder

A captivating poem by Caribbean elder Vida Harris, inviting teachers and students to explore the past in an engaging and imaginative way. The poem serves as a vibrant blueprint for creative writing while providing a cheerful account of Caribbean life in 1960s Britain. Designed for students aged 11-16, subjects: Poetry, English, Citizenship, Drama, Social History, Research, and Essay Skills. Spanning two pages in both Word and PDF formats. Key Features: Historical Creativity: The poem serves as a creative guide for students, illustrating how to weave historical facts into engaging narratives. Resource for Homeschooling: Engagement: Tailored for teachers and parents engaged in homeschooling, the poem provides a relaxed and enjoyable approach to children’s education. Educator Support: Enables educators to create question and answer worksheets from the narrative, facilitating structured engagement with the poem. Cultural Understanding: The resource aids teachers and students in developing knowledge and understanding of the global movement of families and communities, fostering cultural awareness. Author Background - Vida Theodosia Harris: Personal Insight: Insight into the poet’s background adds a personal touch, connecting students with the author’s life experiences and sources of inspiration. Multifaceted Author - Nurse, Mother, Grandmother, and Poet: Inspiration Sources: Vida’s multifaceted life, including her role as a nurse, mother, grandmother, and poet, serves as a wellspring of inspiration for her poignant poetry. Worldly Experiences: Global Travels: Vida’s extensive travels across the world, visiting her children and grandchildren, contribute to the diverse cultural tapestry reflected in her poetry. Visual Enhancement - Crinoline Photograph: Visual Appeal: Crinoline- Photographer Esmel May Woma copyright: Tuareg Productions/Mary Evans Picture Library

Building Bridges E-Book: Bridging Past Narratives to Present Understanding Unlock the rich tapestry of historical narratives with the Building Bridges E-Book, a captivating resource tailored for students aged 11-16 in the subjects of Citizenship, History, PSHE, and English. This 8-page black and white PDF offers a profound exploration of the experiences of the white community witnessing the arrival of Caribbean people in Britain post-World War II, spanning from 1948 to 1962. Key Features: Holistic Learning Approach: Subjects Covered: Citizenship, History, PSHE, and English. Age Group: Designed for 11-16-year-olds. Heritage Lottery Funded Project: Building Bridges Workshops: Originating from three oral history workshops held in Camden in July 2008, the resource is part of the Heritage Lottery-funded educational project Building Bridges. The workshops facilitated interviews and discussions between secondary school students and elders from the host community, covering diverse topics such as work, schooling, housing, cultural & social changes, and impact on family life. Heartfelt Interviews and Discussions: Primary Sources: The E-Book is based on social history research and includes poignant interviews and discussions with English elders and students from the London borough of Camden. Supporting Photographic Archives: Visual Richness: Filled with never-before-seen photographic archives, the resource provides a visual journey through the past, enhancing students’ understanding of the historical context. Model General Questions: Engaging Dialogue: The E-Book includes model general questions, offering insights into the emotional impact of witnessing Caribbean people arriving after the war. It features memorable quotes, such as Elder Bob’s recollection of encountering black children for the first time. Messages to Young Black Children: Words of Wisdom: The resource concludes with uplifting messages, like Elder Imogen’s advice to young black children, emphasizing the importance of being proud of one’s background. Versatile Visuals: Inspiring Creativity: Visual images within the pack allow pupils to share ideas and explore concepts, whether telling a story or comparing 1940s fashion to present trends. Rooted in Oral Storytelling Tradition: Bridge to the Future: The E-Book is firmly rooted in the tradition of oral storytelling, bringing forth unheard stories of the past to build a bridge toward a better future for young people. Further supporting resources Building Bridges Documentary: available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/building-bridges-documentary-with-supporting-e-resources-12548962Complementing the E-Book, a half-hour documentary, produced and directed by Lorna Holder, premiered at the British Museum and aired on Teacher’s TV in 2008. The project was part of a Heritage Lottery-funded initiative by Full Spectrum Productions.

Brixton - 1960s by Fred Peters: A Musical Journey Age Coding: 11-18 Subject Integration: English, History, Citizenship, Creative Writing & Drama Resource Type: Research resource for Year 12 students Format: Three pages in PDF and Word document Content Overview: Reggae musician Fred Peters shares first-hand experiences of Brixton in the 1960s, providing essential social history research. Explores the influence of family life, music, fashion, and the club scene in shaping Black British history and identity. Includes four supporting archive images, offering a visual journey into the vibrant cultural landscape. Educational Impact: Encourages teachers and parents to create engaging learning activities and comprehension questions for both classroom and home learning. Provides a positive account of the significant contribution made by Black British creatives to popular culture. This transcript was taken from the Hanging Out book. For further content on this subject, view https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hanging-out-11266230 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/hanging-out-youth-culture-then-and-now-video-12294504 Between 2011- 2012 members from London’s diverse communities shared their experiences in hanging out in four boroughs: Brent, Camden, Lambeth, and the City of London. The Heritage Lottery Funded project, produced by Lorna Holder, focused on the immense changes in popular and social customs during the 1950s and 1960s. The book and documentary explore fashion, music, sport, film, entertainment, and protest in London.

A compelling monologue set in the 1960s that explores the theme of family separation. This video serves as a powerful lesson starter, suitable for ages 11-18, and spans across the subjects of Citizenship, Drama, and Modern History. The monologue follows Dorothy, a resilient single mother from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), who is determined to unite with her four children in England. Dorothy’s story unveils the challenges faced by families during the 1960s, offering a unique perspective on the global movement of families and communities to Britain during that era. It illuminates the struggles a mother encounters when relationships break down, compelling her to take charge of the family. This resource is a valuable asset for both teachers and students, providing an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of historical and social dynamics. It serves as a springboard for discussions on the complexities of family separation, resilience, and the broader context of global migrations to Britain. Teachers can leverage this monologue to create comprehensive questions that delve into the multifaceted issues raised, fostering critical thinking and meaningful dialogue in the classroom. “Living Under One Roof” is an excerpt from the stage production and exhibition curated by Lorna Holder from 2003 to 2009. The piece was featured in the 2009 installation for Encounters of Bamako/African Photography Biennial in Mali, showcasing its international significance. The monologue is performed in English with French subtitles, making it accessible to a diverse audience.

This cross-cultural pack is embedded in National Curriculum subjects such as History, English, Art & Design, and Design & Technology. Whether you are a teacher or student this educational resource contains a wealth of information and activities that give an understanding of the cultural and historical links between Jamaica and Britain. For Secondary Schools- Key Stage 3, Year 9 students. It documents five decades of Jamaican influence on British culture, since Jamaica’s independence in 1962 to 2000. Placing Jamaica in its historical context since its acquisition under British Rule in 1655, it also shows the interconnections between Britain and the development of Jamaica’s distinctive cultural identity. All students from diverse background will benefit from a wide range of activities to further develop their learning skills, knowledge and personal development. This pack includes three editions: A 50 - page Learning Book with the use of artifacts, oral histories, quality images, photographs, testimonials, and lesson plans. It includes 35 pages of Activities and ’ Teachers’ Notes. The activities include comprehension questions as a ‘learning focus’ with differentiation and challenges for extension for more able students. The Teachers’ Notes provide additional contexual information and related links for further research. Finally, a Unit of Work in Art & Design with lesson plans produced with Burlington Danes Academy, based on Jamaican - born visual artist, George ‘Fowokan’ Kelly’s sculpture, Meditations Beneath Duppy Cherry Tree. It also looks at the work of Pablo Picasso, who had been influenced by African art in the early part of the 20th century. Supporting DVSs are also available on TES to download

Style in my DNA, by Lorna Holder documents 70 years of Caribbean influence on British fashion. Age code 11-18 Subjects: Modern History, Art & Design, Art, Citizenship. Classroom topics: Diversity, Identity, Community, Fashion & Textile, Photography & Dress making. Research book. It is informative and essential in representing black cultural history, fashion, and identity. It is an invaluable resource for fashion studies, black studies, Windrush archive study, research and social history of London, Birmingham, and Nottingham. The striking images in the book will help anyone seeking to understand the Caribbean migrant experience. The book is also a memoir of Lorna Holder, a child of the Windrush generation. Lorna arrived in the UK from Jamaica in 1959 and was brought up in Nottingham. Graduating with a BA Honours in Fashion and Textiles in 1975, she was the first black graduate in fashion & textiles to pass through the then Trent Polytechnic, now Nottingham Trent University. She went on to be a very successful fashion designer, producer, writer, curator, and an active figure within London’s Caribbean Community. 208 pages

This Art and Design - Unit of Work, with a short video focuses on the Jamaican sculpture, George’ Fowokan’ Kelly. Subjects: History, English, Art & Design & Technology, with links to Geography Computing and PSHE, for Key Stage 3, Year 9 students. In April 2014 Fowokan shared his journey from musician to acclaimed self- taught sculptor and artist with Year 9 students at Burlington Danes Academy in West London. The focus of the session was the all-important spiritual connection with his African roots, culture and heritage as revealed in his sculpture, Meditations Beneath Duppycherry Tree. Under the guidance of Yvonne Bell (Art Teacher & Director of Pastoral Intervention) the students took part in a series of Art and Design lessons inspired by Fowokan’s sculpture for the Heritage Lottery funded project Jamaica Hidden Histories. The Aims of the project are: To know about great artists, craft makers and designers and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms. To produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences To become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques. This unit of work is based on six double lessons of 90 minutes. The overarching learning aim is for students to learn the value of working through a structured series of activities and media, using photographs to create an image to develop into 3 dimensional clay sculptures. The pack includes students worksheets, individual pieces of work, and testimonials .

This resource is a case study based on the Building Bridges resource pack, available on TES, showing the experiences of the white community in seeing large groups of Caribbean people arriving in Britain after the Second World War - 1948 to 1962 - known as "The Windrush. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/building-bridges-windrush-experiences-11723774 The case study demonstrates the interactions between the older and younger generation, regarding the subject matter and enabled both to learn from each other. Both groups have taken lead roles in facilitating workshops, oral history interviews, and sharing experiences. The elders’ involvement, through their stories and oral history, provides a great deal of cultural learning for future generations. They gain a sense of satisfaction and purpose in passing on their experiences and knowledge. Young people’s involvement provides a distinctive perspective on the activities. Suitable for different key stages and curriculum requirements.

Video -subjects History, English, Art & Design & Geography – Stage 3, Year 9 students. A short video from the Jamaica Hidden Histories educational resource pack. Jamaican born fashion designer, Lorna Holder talks about working as head of young fashion for a leading British dress manufacture from 1979-1986

This resource is a Lesson starter for performance art students 16+. It will help in learning about the impact on the lives of families and diverse communities when we leave loved ones behind to start a new life in a new country. Teachers will find the resource useful in encouraging students to look outwards with curiosity and respect, listening to and learning from real voices, and identifying that which is specific and unique. The information came from oral history workshops and community research in London in 2006 from diverse communities about families separated by continents, relocating to new countries, and merely moving from one city to another. These stories formed the basis for truthful, high-quality dramas, which genuinely celebrate diversity. Included in the resource is a 30-minute play by Troy Andrew Fairclough, ‘Homeward Bound’ is set in the Departure Lounge at Heathrow Airport. Calvin, 43, makes a last-minute attempt to prevent his mother from boarding a plane. Pearl, his mother, is a woman in her sixties who knows her mind and wants to return to Jamaica to live out her retirement. While mother and son argue their differences, it is Calvin's teenage daughter Shinade who brings things to ahead. Pearl's beloved younger son, Courtney, is absent. Although Pearl is determined to go back to Jamaica, she is experiencing the same feelings of dread and excitement she felt about coming to England all those years ago. This entertaining, informative play highlights issues and experiences of Caribbean people who came to Britain in the 1960s, and who have now decided to return home. Part two and three of this book is also available on TES

This resource is a Lesson starter for performance art students 16+. It will help in learning about the impact on the lives of families and diverse communities when we leave loved ones behind to start a new life in a new country. Teachers will find the resource useful in encouraging students to look outwards with curiosity and respect, listening to and learning from real voices, and identifying that which is specific and unique. The information came from oral history workshops and community research in London in 2006 from diverse communities about families separated by continents, relocating to new countries, and merely moving from one city to another. These stories formed the basis for truthful, high-quality dramas, which genuinely celebrate diversity. This resource is the second, and the third part of the book, The Ones We Left Behind, available on TES. This resource filled with unique supporting photographs, testimonials, family histories, and contributions from secondary school children in London. Included in the resource is ‘Departure Lounge,’ a dramatic monologue written by Lorna Holder. Nena, a woman in her forties, sits nervously, waiting for the boarding announcement in the departure lounge at the airport. Now returning to the Philippines after 25 years working in the U.K, Nena has to make a final decision; should she return to the Philippines, to the husband she hardly knows and son whose childhood she missed? Or should she remain working for the family who employ her and the ‘adopted’ English children she has raised? The monologue, ‘Departure Lounge’ is based on research into the oral histories of Britain’s Filipino community. It was performed at the British Museum in 2006.

About Me, a selection of contemporary, personal stories of migration, families, and the idea of home, shared by Year 9 students from Hackney Free & Parochial School . 3 pages in PDF and Word document, Subjects: Drama, History, Citizenship, & English. These heart felt stories will stimulate classroom discussions, enabling students to write their own experiences of belonging to strengthen their understanding of Black history and identity. From the issues raised, teachers and students can further create unique classroom learning activities especially in creative writing and short monologue performances. The Hackney Free & Parochial students had taken part in the project, The Ones We Left Behind, produced by Lorna Holder. This Heritage Lottery funded project encompasses stories from many communities about families separated by continents, relocating to new countries, even simply moving from one city to another. Through a unique programme of community workshops supported by the work of a dedicated team of professional researchers, we gather personal oral histories. These stories are then used as a basis for truthful, high-quality dramas, which truly celebrate diversity. The project encourages openness and exploration, looking outwards with curiosity and respect, listening to, and learning from real voices, and identifying that which is specific and unique.

Video- subjects History, English & PSHE - Stage 3, Year 9 students. A short video from the Jamaica Hidden Histories educational resource pack with community elders sharing with young people their experiences of growing up in Jamaica at the dawn of independence from Britain in 1962. They talk how family and cultural backgrounds shaped and strengthened their own identity and sense of belonging within their community

This e-book will help Key Stage 3 - Year 9 students research Nottingham’s Caribbean community at work during the 1960s. The book allows teachers and parents to create unique learning activities to support home learning and beyond. Moving Out , takes a unique look at Industrial Nottingham through the eyes of the 1960s Windrush settlers, focusing on their experiences of, and contributions to the local industries of the time. These industries include the mines, the textile and garment industry, the building industry, as well as companies and institutes such as Boots, Raleigh, Nottingham Transport, and the NHS. The book also explores how Nottingham’s pioneering Caribbean community created its places of worship and recreation. The e-book, written by Lorna Holder, is supported with unique images, and heartwarming stories and testimonials . We hear also about the places where Nottingham’s Caribbean community worshipped during the 1960s. Secondary Schools in Nottingham, Manning Comprehensive School and Bramcote Park Business & Enterprise School played a huge part in this project attending the workshops and interviewing elders about their experiences. The 46 page book has archival photographs to help support the learning, such as images of miners from the National Coal Mining Museum For England, unique images taken of nurses by Esmel May Woma, local photography, and image from Nottinghamshire Archives. It shows images also of Caribbean people working at the bike company Raleigh and Boots. The book also gives an in-depth account from the historian Revd Christian Weaver CBE of the contributions made by Caribbean people in Nottingham.

Video -subjects History, English & PSHE – Stage 3, Year 9 students. A 9 minutes video to accompany the Jamaica Hidden Histories educational resource pack, outlining the historical and cultural links between Jamaica and Britain. The video starts with Oliver Cromwell taking the island from the Spanish in 1655, concluding in 2000s showing why Jamaica has become a global brand. The video is a relevant blueprint for teaching about other cultures in context and will help students from diverse backgrounds to further develop their learning skills, knowledge and personal development

This video focuses on the immense changes that occurred in popular and social customs during the 1950s and 1960s. This period is brought to life through an exploration of the fashions, music, sport, film, and entertainment of that time. Members from London’s diverse communities share their experiences in hanging out in their various boroughs. They talk about how music and the club scenes of the 1960s played a vital part in bringing black and white young people together. From sewing 1950s fashion to designer brand obsession, to Mods and Rockers and anti-war protest and social change, this video makes history accessible and relevant. For fine art, music, politic, fashion, media, sports, history, and film studies. The video is the trailer for the Hanging Out Project one hour documentary, produced by Tuareg Productions Ltd. Co-directed by Lorna Holder and Yvonne Deutschman. Produced by Lorna Holder, premiered at the V&A in 2012

Video for secondary school students, their family and teachers showing the early signs of mental health problems within a Caribbean family in 1960s Britain. A resource to help form the basis of conversation around issues of migration, family life, work, identity and belonging. Teachers and parents can create unique learning activities for Black History Month, for homeschooling during holidays and beyond. Subjects, Social History, English & Drama, Age code: 14-18 Set in the 1960s in the Midlands, the monologue Indigo Blue Room highlights some of the issues of social exclusion still pertinent today. It was performed and filmed at the King’s School in Worcester in 2004, starring Indra Ove and Leon Herert. The main character, Lattisha, once prosperous and glamorous, could not cope with living in one room, going out to do manual work, dealing with an unfaithful hisband, leading to mental health problems. The monologue, Indigo Blue Room was written and produced by Lorna Holder, based on the Living Under One Roof stage play written in 2003.

A free home learning resource for all ages. This short 20 minute documentary is based on real life experiences of Caribbean settlers, living and working in Hackney and surrounding areas, during the 1940s and 1960s. Students will experience with family members the heart breaking -heart-warming journey of that Windrush generation. Useful content for research work for teachers, students and parents doing homeschooling and beyond. Produced by Lorna Holder.