| August 7, 2003 |
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Moving Here
America  has long been celebrated as the melting pot of the world, but few people recognize the fact that Great Britain also has a huge immigrant population. Its Caribbean, Irish, Jewish, and South Asian communities have grown steadily over the past 200 years. For a personal view of migration to the U.K., read the stories left by site visitors. A woman from Nairobi tells of the surprises, trials, and joys of moving to London, while a man shares childhood memories of coming from his farming village in Ireland to an English factory town. Another narrative relays the history of three generations of Gujarati immigrants. Check out the Tracing Your Roots section for a fascinating explanation of the many different ways families first emigrated and where they settled. Finally, browse through the Gallery, a digital scrapbook of photographs, maps, and audio showcasing the U.K.'s diverse cultural heritage. (in U.K. History) |
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