Trinidadian-British actress, singer, presenter, author and politician. Known as presenter of children's programmes such as Play School, Play Away, Jamboree and Fast Forward. On 28 June 2010, Lady Benjamin was introduced to the House of Lords as a life peer nominated by the Liberal Democrats. In 2024, she was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship award for her services to television. Chair of the Windrush Commemoration Committee. Married Keith Taylor in 1980.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE, DL
Creations i
National Windrush monument
Unveiled on Windrush day in 2022. The full poem is available at Laura Serrant.
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Edward de Montjoie Rudolf
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Charity School - Hatton Garden
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Wyndham-Ashley Mission
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