Migrants to Britain
- 1250 to Present -
The arrival and departure of diverse populations have been continuous threads in British history since approximately 1250. These migrations have profoundly affected various aspects of British life, including its economic systems, political institutions, cultural expressions, and its connections to the world beyond its borders, shaping the very language and assumptions used in today's political discussions about migration.
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During the medieval period, London became a melting pot of migrants from across Europe, including skilled Flemish weavers and Italian merchants. 1 This influx not only boosted the city's economy but also significantly influenced its culture and social fabric, demonstrating that migration's impact on Britain is a long-standing historical trend.
During the medieval period, London became a melting pot of migrants from across Europe, including skilled Flemish weavers and Italian merchants. 1 This influx not only boosted the city's economy but also significantly influenced its culture and social fabric, demonstrating that migration's impact on Britain is a long-standing historical trend.
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