History A: Migration to Britain c. 1000–2010

Norman Conquest

Norman Conquest

Duke William of Normandy's invasion of England in 1066, establishing Norman rule.

Feudal System

Social structure introduced by the Normans in England post-Conquest.

Domesday Book

Commissioned in 1086 to survey landholdings and resources after the Norman Conquest.

Jewish Migration

Arrival of Jews in England with the Normans, expelled in 1290.

Hanseatic League

German merchants establishing trading posts in English ports in the 1300s.

Dutch and Flemish Weavers

Skilled weavers from the Low Countries settling in England in the late 1300s.

Huguenot Migration

French Protestants seeking refuge in Britain after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes.

African and Caribbean Migration

Forced migration due to the transatlantic slave trade, impacting British culture.

Palatine Migration

Migration of German-speaking Protestants from the Palatinate region to Britain in the early 1700s.

Irish Migration

Mass emigration from Ireland due to the Great Famine and political tensions in the 1800s.

Italian Migration

Italians coming to Britain as seasonal workers, artisans, and in the food industry.

Eastern European Migration

Migration of Poles and Lithuanians to Britain for economic reasons in the 19th century.

World Wars Migration

Significant movements of people during World War I and II, including refugees and laborers.

Windrush Generation

Caribbean migrants invited to Britain post-World War II to aid in reconstruction.

Asian and African Migration

Increased migration from South Asia and Africa in the 1960s-1980s due to political and economic factors.

Jewish Refugees

Admission of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution to Britain pre-WWII and post-WWII.

EU Expansion Migration

Increased migration from Eastern Europe to Britain post-2004 EU enlargement.

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Increased numbers seeking asylum in Britain due to global conflicts.

Economic Contributions

Historical role of migrants in filling labor shortages and driving economic growth in Britain.

Cultural Impact

Enriching Britain's cultural fabric with diverse traditions, languages, and cuisines.

Integration Challenges

Challenges faced by migrants in integration, including discrimination and legal barriers.

Policy and Legislation

Evolution of British immigration policies in response to economic needs and global events.

Historical Continuities

Reflection of historical patterns in migration, such as economic migration and asylum-seeking.