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Memories contributed by Ena

“There were hardly any jobs on the island [Barbados], so when the British government started advertising for workers, it sent such a buzz around the island. This was my opportunity for a better life and to earn some money. Also, I would get to travel!”

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“[It was] not what I expected. It was so cold, so very cold. So very, very dark and grey. Leaving Barbados, I was missing the bright colours, the sand, the sea and the sky. Well, I had to just get on with it. No time for tears even though I felt like crying. Mmmm, memories ... "

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