People across the country are being invited to have their say on a new national Windrush monument, as the four shortlisted designs have been revealed.

Artists Basil Watson, Jeannette Ehlers, Thomas J Price and Valda Jackson have unveiled their designs for the national Windrush monument at London Waterloo station. The artists, all of Caribbean descent, were shortlisted earlier this year to design a permanent tribute to the Windrush generation to honour how they have enriched our nation’s history.

Each of the artists has created a video unveiling their design for the Monument, which will be located on the station’s upper concourse, and explaining more about their artistic practice.

The public are now being invited to have their say on the artist’s proposals through an online survey. The Government is particularly encouraging those of Caribbean descent to take part and share their views on the designs.

The final artist design will be chosen in September by the Windrush Commemoration Committee, considering views from the general public, and will be announced in October during Black History Month.

The Monument is expected to be unveiled on Windrush Day 2022.

Chair of the Windrush Commemoration Committee, Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE said:

“It is so exciting to finally see the designs our talented shortlisted artists have put forward for the National Windrush Monument in London Waterloo station. The Monument will educate and inspire the next generation through the Windrush story. For that reason, it is incredibly important to myself, and the Windrush Commemoration Committee, to hear from young people on what they think of the four designs”.

“The Monument will be a place that people can visit from far and wide with their children and families to learn and reflect on the lasting legacy of our Windrush generation.”

Communities Minister Lord Greenhalgh said:

“Millions of people visit Waterloo station every year and this monument will always be a reminder to them of the incredible impact the Windrush generation has had – and continue to have – on the UK and our history. I encourage everyone to take part in the survey and share their views ahead of the final design being revealed later this year.”

The public have until Wednesday 25 August to share their thoughts on the artist’s proposals and participate in the online survey.