New research at the Museum of Croydon looks at the lives of Trinidadian brothers – Ralph and Otho Vignalë from Croydon, who served in the First World War. Heritage Trainee, Sam created a pop-up display earlier in the year which details the brothers’ service in the British West Indies Regiment. Sam has also tracked down a copy of a rare book by Ralph Vignalë and has included a charming family photo acquired in collaboration with Historycal Roots, a project aimed at raising awareness of the black and mixed heritage figures who have played a part in shaping the way society looks today.
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Image: Raymond Vignale, Date Unknown. Museum of Croydon.