John Mark Adamson's grip (suitcase), pork-pie hat, airmail letters and vinyl

A brown suitcase lying flat. On top of it (left to right) there are a vinyl with the flag of Guyana, a pork pie hat and a stack of airmail letters.
Title
John Mark Adamson's grip (suitcase), pork-pie hat, airmail letters and vinyl
Description
These items belonged to the late John Mark Adamson (1938–2024). When he moved to the UK in 1961 he carried all of his valuables in this suitcase, then more commonly known as a ‘grip’. He wrote to, and received letters from, relatives in Guyana. This enabled him to keep abreast of the latest news and events. Like him many West Indies arrived in the UK wearing a pork-pie hat and immaculately clothed. The record by the Chronicle Atlantic Symphony Steel Orchestra of Guyana, 'On Tour with Guy American Airways', represents the sounds of Guyana that he nostalgically enjoyed.
Location
United Kingdom
Guyana
Date
1961
Collection
Coming to England
Source
Items provided courtesy of Guyana SPEAKS
Listen to a performance of the Chronicle Atlantic Symphony Steel Orchestra of Guyana on YouTube
Rights
Permission for reproduction provided courtesy of Guyana SPEAKS.

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Item Number
61