Mapping Collections Histories: Britain

Artefacts from across the Caribbean, including Barbados, are now held in museums in Britain. Some of these artefacts were obtained during the centuries of British colonial rule in the Caribbean.

The stories in this map show what happened to artefacts from Barbados that were brought to Britain during the 19th century. It also illustrates one aspect of the 20th century history of the Barbadian diaspora community in Britain.

Click Start Exploring Now to discover collections histories through an illustrated map of Britain.