Sir Professor Patrick Vernon OBE FRHistS

Social Commentator, campaigner and cultural historian

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King Charles’ Birthday Honours 2026: Celebrating Impact Across the West Midlands

King Charles’ Birthday Honours 2026: Celebrating Impact Across the West Midlands The 2026 King’s Birthday Honours recognise individuals across the West Midlands, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire for their contributions to society spanning public service, healthcare, education, music, and community work. At its core, the honours list is a celebration of people who have dedicated their lives […]

The Voice: Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon receives knighthood for services to racial equality

Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon receives knighthood for services to racial equality The social justice advocate says honour is a recognition of the communities and causes he has championed for more than three decades. LEADING WINDRUSH campaigner Patrick Vernon OBE will receive a Knighthood for his services to racial equality. Vernon was acknowledged in the King’s […]

Hackney Citizen: Former Hackney councillor Patrick Vernon knighted for services to racial equality

Former Hackney councillor Patrick Vernon knighted for services to racial equality Patrick Vernon, the former Hackney Labour councillor who led the successful national campaign for Windrush Day, has been awarded a knighthood in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for services to racial equality and social justice. The honour caps three decades of work across the […]

Hackney Gazette: Lower Clapton campaigner Patrick Vernon to be knighted

Lower Clapton campaigner Patrick Vernon to be knighted Patrick Vernon, a long-standing campaigner for racial equality and social justice, has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours. For more than 30 years, Vernon has championed issues including racial health inequalities, support for communities affected by Covid-19, and the rights of older people. He […]