My Parents Left For England When I Was Just 18 Months Old | Floyd Brathwaite

In this powerful interview, Floyd Brathwaite shares his story of growing up in Carriacou after his parents left for England when he was just 18 months old. Raised by his grandparents alongside his younger brother, Floyd reflects on childhood in Carriacou, family life, community, and what it was like growing up while his parents worked to build a future abroad. His father found work in London as a bus conductor, while his mother worked as a seamstress for BHS. Like many Caribbean families of the Windrush generation, they made the difficult decision to leave their children in the care of relatives while they established themselves financially in Britain. Years later, Floyd travelled to England to join his parents and experienced the reality of meeting siblings he had never grown up with and adjusting to life in a completely different country. This conversation explores family separation, migration, identity, sacrifice, resilience and the lasting impact of the choices many Caribbean families made in pursuit of a better future. These are real stories from Carriacou and the Windrush generation — stories that deserve to be preserved, remembered and passed on to future generations. _____ 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Parents and Grandparents 03:40 Carriacou early life 15:20 Leaving for England and First impressions 22:50 Early London Life 25:40 Food memories 27:54 Education in London 30:06 Carriacou Reflections _____ If you enjoyed this interview, please like, comment and subscribe to support the Carriacou Stories project. Follow Carriacou Stories: Instagram: @carriacoustories Facebook: Carriacou Stories #CarriacouStories #WindrushGeneration #Carriacou #Grenada #CaribbeanHeritage