Tapestry

The diaspora are very proud of influential people like Bob Marley. He will always be remembered for his genius and here in the UK he has a commemorative plaque on display in Battersea’s Oakley Road. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's so important to share stories of our legacy. Come with me on a trip down memory lane. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a retired headteacher, I’ve had many years of taking registers in class. Each year would bring a new cohort of children with interesting names. Caribbean names share a legacy. Listen and capture a little of that history. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we look back at the many celebrations marking the 75th Anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, just imagine what it felt like for some on that very first day. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This poem pays respect and acknowledges the remarkable achievements of Flight Sergeant Peter Brown, a war veteran from Jamaica. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Back in the Day' captures memories of family life in London in the late 50’s and early 60’s. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This poem is dedicated to my dad, who through his story telling allows us a glimpse into the past. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This poem looks at a treasured possession and the importance it had in the owner’s life. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This poem brings back fond memories of customs and traditions centred around a particular room in a family home. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This historical poem was written in celebration of the life and work of Dr George Rice. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black History Month is a time of annual celebration. This suite of poems charts life experiences and contributions made by people of Caribbean and African descent. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The poem Design was written as a recollection of a real life event of taking a party of children on a school trip to Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II. Written and read by the author Beverley Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.