| November 4, 2003 |
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BBC Online: Legacies
Believe  it or not, the United Kingdom is a melting pot that rivals America's multi-ethnic legacy. While no one really knows who first inhabited the British Isles, constant waves of immigration and emigration spanning millennia have influenced the heritage of Great Britain. More than 60 regional features present a nation on the move, including segments on Northern Ireland's Scots-Irish émigrés and early Italian settlers, Aberdeen's Eastern European adventurers, seafaring Somalis in Cardiff, and the Welsh diaspora to North America, Australia, and India. The results are reflected in Birmingham's spicy Pakistani cuisine, the Viking legacy of Tynwald, and Scotland's oldest synagogues. While jolly ol' gents are commonly spotted on the streets of London, don't be surprised if a few sport a turban or a yarmulke to compliment their smartly tailored suits. (in U.K. History) |
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