Asquith Xavier - Resources

An exploration of his life and impact

Many resources have committed time and energy into conveying Asquith's journey.

From special reports and articles to commemoration plaques, you will find an interesting collection of resources below that celebrate his life and remember the impact of his choices.

Changing History

First black worker at Euston

BBC - Special Report

Plaque Reveal 2020

External Links

Asquith Xavier: Plaque honours train guard who fought Whites-only policyAsquith Xavier came to England as part of the Windrush generation and was a refused a job at Euston.

Asquith Xavier: Pioneering black train guard 'omitted' from history lessonsThe family of Asquith Xavier, who fought racist recruitment policies, say "no one knows about him".

BBC Radio 4 - Asquith's Fight for EqualityOona King reveals how West Indian Asquith Xavier fought a colour bar at Euston station.

Omitted from History: Asquith Xavier Not many will have heard the name Asquith Xavier, nor will they be aware of how the brave family man who faced racial discrimination in the workplace

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