Immigrants In The 20th Century
Britain indeed underwent a number of significant social transformations within the 20th Century. One might highlight the struggle for suffrage, the deterioration of the class structure or the way in which marriage and domestic relationships are viewed.
I have chosen to explore the social transformation which occurred as a result of post-WWII immigration. In particular, I shall assess the effects of Caribbean immigration as large numbers of the first post war immigrants arrived from this part of the world. New arrivals faced colour bars, violence, hostility as Britain adapted to the reshaping of its communities.
Post-war immigrants transformed the social landscape of Britain irreversibly within a relatively short period of time. Prior to ww2 …show more content…
This moment marked the beginning of a mass immigration of over 150,000 Caribbeans to what they referred to as 'the mother country'. WWII had created a server workforce shortage, leading to the invitation of citizens from the British Empire to Britain to assist in rebuilding the country. Those within the British Empire were taught to view Britain as 'the mother country'. I recall my grandfather, who himself came to England from Jamaica in 1957 calling how he in his school-days could with ease, point out and name a large number of British rivers and their estuaries on an unmarked map of the UK. A number of men arriving from the Caribbean were ex-service men who had fought for the country during the recent war. With this in mind, it is, therefore, comprehensible to imagine why most expected a warm reception upon …show more content…
In Notting Hill, London which in 1958 was the backdrop for race riots, The 'Hippie festival' and 'Caribbean Carnival' merged to form the annual Notting Hill Carnival. By the 1980s the carnival was a key feature on the London social calendar for people of all backgrounds. Carnivals such as this began to emerge in many major UK cities, showcasing Caribbean food, music and culture. In the 1970s, Indian restaurants began to appear around the country with immigrants sharing their cuisine with the British people.
A relatively modern dish from the Punjab, 'Tikka Masala' saw its recipe altered to suit local tastes. It would later go on to become Britains official national dish. In the 1950s and 1960s, the building of none-Christian places of worship saw much opposition, mosques and temples were often vandalised. By 1981 there were an estimated 149 registered mosques accommodating 553,000 Muslims living in Britain. In 1996 work began on the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, London. The Mosque, one of the largest in Europe covering over 5 acres of
I have chosen to explore the social transformation which occurred as a result of post-WWII immigration. In particular, I shall assess the effects of Caribbean immigration as large numbers of the first post war immigrants arrived from this part of the world. New arrivals faced colour bars, violence, hostility as Britain adapted to the reshaping of its communities.
Post-war immigrants transformed the social landscape of Britain irreversibly within a relatively short period of time. Prior to ww2 …show more content…
This moment marked the beginning of a mass immigration of over 150,000 Caribbeans to what they referred to as 'the mother country'. WWII had created a server workforce shortage, leading to the invitation of citizens from the British Empire to Britain to assist in rebuilding the country. Those within the British Empire were taught to view Britain as 'the mother country'. I recall my grandfather, who himself came to England from Jamaica in 1957 calling how he in his school-days could with ease, point out and name a large number of British rivers and their estuaries on an unmarked map of the UK. A number of men arriving from the Caribbean were ex-service men who had fought for the country during the recent war. With this in mind, it is, therefore, comprehensible to imagine why most expected a warm reception upon …show more content…
In Notting Hill, London which in 1958 was the backdrop for race riots, The 'Hippie festival' and 'Caribbean Carnival' merged to form the annual Notting Hill Carnival. By the 1980s the carnival was a key feature on the London social calendar for people of all backgrounds. Carnivals such as this began to emerge in many major UK cities, showcasing Caribbean food, music and culture. In the 1970s, Indian restaurants began to appear around the country with immigrants sharing their cuisine with the British people.
A relatively modern dish from the Punjab, 'Tikka Masala' saw its recipe altered to suit local tastes. It would later go on to become Britains official national dish. In the 1950s and 1960s, the building of none-Christian places of worship saw much opposition, mosques and temples were often vandalised. By 1981 there were an estimated 149 registered mosques accommodating 553,000 Muslims living in Britain. In 1996 work began on the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, London. The Mosque, one of the largest in Europe covering over 5 acres of