Barrington Young obituary

My very good friend Barrington Young, who has died aged 87, was one of the first black train inspectors in the UK. He was also a stalwart of his community, and worked hard to ensure that black children in Britain were educated about their Caribbean heritage.Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to David, a carpenter, and his wife, Evelyn (nee Pennistone), he attended St Anthony, a Catholic school in Kingston and trained to be a printer. Continue reading...