Press, media companies, news channels, social commentators and the general public frequently source this image to support articles and programmes.

One of the most instantly recognisable photographs in the world, it depicts a key moment of British history over 70 years ago... and the stern anchor of Empire Windrush sits centre stage.

Our project seeks to reclaim that unique item of heritage identified with, and underpinned by values essential to any nation embracing shared citizenship.

Britain has long welcomed migrant settlers, but the 1948 British Nationality Act and arrival of Empire Windrush at Tilbury marked a pivotal point in the development of multicultural UK post World War II.

Without those two events, Britain today would be unrecognisable and significantly bereft of its current rich cultural diversity.

A new connectivity with factual British narrative awaits, one which truly reflects enduring legacy and meaningful affirmation of wider national conscience.

Mostly, monuments are erected by governments and organisations to establish, reaffirm and reinforce pre-existing or institutional agenda.

But they can deliver pertinent messages, beyond mere approval of achievement or individual excellence.

Monuments and memorials should not only speak truth to our past, they must guide, inform and champion better standards for our future.