Wilston Samuel Jackson
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Wilston Samuel Jackson | |||
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| Died | 15 September 2018 | ||
| Nationality | Jamaican | ||
| Citizenship | Jamaica | ||
| Occupation | Black train driver | ||
| Known for | Bill | ||
Wilston Samuel Jackson (known as Bill) was Britain's first black train driver. He wsa born in Jamaica and moved to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. After working as a Fireman (steam engine), he was appointed train driver in 1962.[1] At one point he drove the LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman locomotive. He later emigrated to Zambia where he taught people how to drive trains. He is honoured by a blue plaque at London King's Cross railway station.[2][3][4]
He died on 15 September 2018 at the age of 91.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Karpazli, Ertan (2021-09-12). "Britain's first Black train driver who's 'never been late'". MyLondon. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ↑ "King's Cross: Plaque unveiled for Britain's first black train driver". BBC. BBC. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ↑ "Britain's first black train driver Wilston Samuel Jackson honoured with blue plaque at London's Kings Cross". Sky News. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ↑ "Wilson Samuel Jackson: Plaque commemorates Britain's first black train driver". The Scotsman. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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