Wilston Samuel Jackson Explained

Wilston Samuel Jackson
Birth Date:	17 May 1927
Known For:	First black British train driver

Wilston Samuel Jackson (17 May 1927 - 15 September 2018) was Britain's first black train driver. Known as 'Bill', he was born in Jamaica in 1927 and moved to the UK as part of the Windrush generation. After working as a fireman, he was appointed train driver in 1962.^[1] At one point he drove the Flying Scotsman and Mallard locomotives. 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 station.^{[2] [3] [4]}

He died on 15 September 2018 at the age of 91.

External links

• https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/25/blue-plaque-for-britains-first-black-train-driver-unveiled-at-kings-cross
• YouTube channel

Notes and References

1. Web site: Karpazli. Ertan. 2021-09-12. Britain's first Black train driver who's 'never been late'. 2021-10-26. MyLondon. en.
2. News: King's Cross: Plaque unveiled for Britain's first black train driver . BBC News . 25 October 2021 . 25 October 2021.
3. Web site: Britain's first black train driver Wilston Samuel Jackson honoured with blue plaque at London's Kings Cross . Sky News . 25 October 2021.
4. Web site: Wilson Samuel Jackson: Plaque commemorates Britain's first black train driver . The Scotsman . 25 October 2021.