Windrush Pioneer Alford Gardner Passes Away at 98

Alford Gardner, a key figure from the Windrush generation who contributed significantly to post-war Britain, died on Tuesday at his home in Leeds.

Born in Jamaica, Gardner served in the RAF during World War II and later returned to the UK on the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948.
Gardner co-founded the UK's first Caribbean cricket club in Leeds and was recognized for his efforts in improving community relations.
He faced and overcame significant racial discrimination, contributing to the multicultural fabric of Britain.
Gardner's legacy includes a memoir co-authored with his son and his portrait commissioned by King Charles for the Royal Collection.
He was honored with multiple awards, including an inscription on Leeds Civic Hall and the Leeds Award for his contributions to the city.