A bus design by artist Baraka Carberry will celebrate the Windrush generation, transport bosses say.
The bus features an older person and two younger descendants to capture the generations of people who have shaped the stories of Windrush and the carnivalA Windrush-themed bus is set to run at the Notting Hill Carnival to mark the 75th anniversary of the docking of HMT Empire Windrush, carrying passengers from the Caribbean to the UK.
The double-decker features artwork by artist Baraka Carberry and will run as part of the Transport for London float during this weekend's parade.After the parade, the bus will also run during Black History Month in October. The wrap visually entwines the culture, community and colours of Notting Hill Carnival and the 75-year history of Windrush, TfL said.The bus features a collage of photographs from the London Transport Museum
Designer Ms Carberry said: "The Windrush generation came to rebuild England after World War One. I felt that it was important for this artwork to represent our past, present and future. "I hope that it inspires young black children to make their hopes and dreams count, allowing them to become beacons which inspire future generations."
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