To celebrate #RefugeeWeek2020 , in partnership with @CounterArts, today we're taking you on a tour of our galleries and collections looking at stories of those who have sought sanctuary in Britain. #SimpleActs #TakeATour
We’re starting with the story of the Huguenots, French Protestant refugees, who sat at the centre of the London silk industry. George Tutill, a renowned banner maker, made banners of pure silk. He established his business in East London to be close to where many Huguenots settled
We’re starting with the story of the Huguenots, French Protestant refugees, who sat at the centre of the London silk industry. George Tutill, a renowned banner maker, made banners of pure silk. He established his business in East London to be close to where many Huguenots settled
We’re starting with the story of the Huguenots, French Protestant refugees, who sat at the centre of the London silk industry. George Tutill, a renowned banner maker, made banners of pure silk. He established his business in East London to be close to where many Huguenots settled
We’re starting with the story of the Huguenots, French Protestant refugees, who sat at the centre of the London silk industry. George Tutill, a renowned banner maker, made banners of pure silk. He established his business in East London to be close to where many Huguenots settled
We’re starting with the story of the Huguenots, French Protestant refugees, who sat at the centre of the London silk industry. George Tutill, a renowned banner maker, made banners of pure silk. He established his business in East London to be close to where many Huguenots settled
At the end of 19th century Jewish migrants arrived in the UK escaping persecution. Many were skilled tailors, furniture makers & shoe manufacturers. These skills were exploited as people were forced to accept low wages & work in sweat shops. Jewish tailors went on strike in 1889.
At the end of 19th century Jewish migrants arrived in the UK escaping persecution. Many were skilled tailors, furniture makers & shoe manufacturers. These skills were exploited as people were forced to accept low wages & work in sweat shops. Jewish tailors went on strike in 1889.
At the end of 19th century Jewish migrants arrived in the UK escaping persecution. Many were skilled tailors, furniture makers & shoe manufacturers. These skills were exploited as people were forced to accept low wages & work in sweat shops. Jewish tailors went on strike in 1889.
In the aftermath of failed European revolutions in 1848, 1000s of political exiles sought refuge in Britain inc. German philosopher Karl Marx. He moved to London in 1849. The Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) was based on his ideology. PHM holds the CPGB’s complete archive.
During the Spanish Civil War there was debate in Britain about whether to accept refugees. Calls intensified after the bombing of Guernica in April 1937 and nearly 4,000 children were evacuated to Britain. These drawings and dolls belonged to Basque refugee children.
During the Spanish Civil War there was debate in Britain about whether to accept refugees. Calls intensified after the bombing of Guernica in April 1937 and nearly 4,000 children were evacuated to Britain. These drawings and dolls belonged to Basque refugee children.
During the Spanish Civil War there was debate in Britain about whether to accept refugees. Calls intensified after the bombing of Guernica in April 1937 and nearly 4,000 children were evacuated to Britain. These drawings and dolls belonged to Basque refugee children.
The 1973 Chilean military coup saw Allende’s socialist government overthrown by General Pinochet. The World University Service and Chile Solidarity Campaign with other orgs created a programme for Chilean refugees to come to the UK. This banner was used by the campaign in London.
Mahoro Mugabo arrived in the UK in 2002. Her husband was murdered giving evidence about the Rwandan genocide. After she was imprisoned & raped. Her asylum claims were refused. The Mahoro Must Stay Campaign was formed. In 2010 Mahoro was told she could remain in the UK.
We’re ending the tour with these postcards from a project called 'Uncredibles: Greetings from Manchester'. Artist Sophia Gardiner worked with RAPAR members who contributed quotes from their Home Office refusal letters & statements about how they are treated in the asylum system
We’re ending the tour with these postcards from a project called 'Uncredibles: Greetings from Manchester'. Artist Sophia Gardiner worked with RAPAR members who contributed quotes from their Home Office refusal letters & statements about how they are treated in the asylum system
We’re ending the tour with these postcards from a project called 'Uncredibles: Greetings from Manchester'. Artist Sophia Gardiner worked with RAPAR members who contributed quotes from their Home Office refusal letters & statements about how they are treated in the asylum system
We’re ending the tour with these postcards from a project called 'Uncredibles: Greetings from Manchester'. Artist Sophia Gardiner worked with RAPAR members who contributed quotes from their Home Office refusal letters & statements about how they are treated in the asylum system
We’re ending the tour with these postcards from a project called 'Uncredibles: Greetings from Manchester'. Artist Sophia Gardiner worked with RAPAR members who contributed quotes from their Home Office refusal letters & statements about how they are treated in the asylum system
Thank you for joining us on our virtual #TakeATour for #RefugeeWeek2020. These are just some of the stories in our collection. Do you have any stories to share or that you’d like to know more about? Let us know.

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