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Immigrants Collection (page 8)

Journeying across oceans, immigrants have shaped the fabric of our world

Background imageImmigrants Collection: A Typical Tenement-House Back Yard (litho)

A Typical Tenement-House Back Yard (litho)
6021893 A Typical Tenement-House Back Yard (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Typical Tenement-House Back Yard)

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Title page for a pamphlet about The Horrors of Emigration! (printed paper)

Title page for a pamphlet about The Horrors of Emigration! (printed paper)
TPG440676 Title page for a pamphlet about The Horrors of Emigration! (printed paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Mormon handcart pioneers heading West to Utah in 1850 (colour litho)

Mormon handcart pioneers heading West to Utah in 1850 (colour litho)
PNP247634 Mormon handcart pioneers heading West to Utah in 1850 (colour litho) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Mulberry Bend Italian Colony in New York, illustration in Harpers Weekly

Mulberry Bend Italian Colony in New York, illustration in Harpers Weekly
XJF268702 Mulberry Bend Italian Colony in New York, illustration in Harpers Weekly magazine (litho) (b/w photo) by Bengough

Background imageImmigrants Collection: A French Family, engraved by Samuel Alken (1756-1823), 1785 (engraving) (pair of 84561)

A French Family, engraved by Samuel Alken (1756-1823), 1785 (engraving) (pair of 84561)
DEC84562 A French Family, engraved by Samuel Alken (1756-1823), 1785 (engraving) (pair of 84561) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); 32.5x44.5 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Polish Miners from l Escarpelle and their Families Expelled from France Following

Polish Miners from l Escarpelle and their Families Expelled from France Following
CHT167994 Polish Miners from l Escarpelle and their Families Expelled from France Following Communist Troubles, from Le Pelerin, 2nd September 1934 (coloured engraving) by Damblans

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Jewish immigrants on deck of boat

Jewish immigrants on deck of boat
3911247 Jewish immigrants on deck of boat by Muller, Karl (1834-92); (add.info.: Jewish immigrants on deck of boat. Ship leaving Hamburg for new life in America)

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Marseille - gateway to the east (oil on canvas, marouflee on the wall)

Marseille - gateway to the east (oil on canvas, marouflee on the wall)
JEB4856003 Marseille - gateway to the east (oil on canvas, marouflee on the wall) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Background imageImmigrants Collection: The Eastern Crisis (litho)

The Eastern Crisis (litho)
1597237 The Eastern Crisis (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 March 1897)

Background imageImmigrants Collection: The Huguenot Weaver in Bethnal Green (engraving)

The Huguenot Weaver in Bethnal Green (engraving)
5206867 The Huguenot Weaver in Bethnal Green (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenot Weaver in Bethnal Green)

Background imageImmigrants Collection: The eve of departure to America - German emigrants departing for U. S

The eve of departure to America - German emigrants departing for U. S
CHT199682 The eve of departure to America - German emigrants departing for U.S.A in the steerage section of an American liner at the port of Le Havre, c.1850 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riou

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Emigrant ship, between decks, 1850 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Emigrant ship, between decks, 1850 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT199678 Emigrant ship, between decks, 1850 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Northern border of New York City at Broadway at 263rd Street, Bronx, looking north

Northern border of New York City at Broadway at 263rd Street, Bronx, looking north
1078898 Northern border of New York City at Broadway at 263rd Street, Bronx, looking north, June 8, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Emigrants, 1880. Creator: James Tissot

Emigrants, 1880. Creator: James Tissot
Emigrants, 1880

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Train arriving at Waterloo Station with West Indian immigrants on the last day before

Train arriving at Waterloo Station with West Indian immigrants on the last day before the new United Kingdom immigration act came in to law. 30th June 1962

Background imageImmigrants Collection: West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom on the last day before the new

West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom on the last day before the new immigration act came in to law. A small boy waits beside his families luggage at Waterloo Station. 30th June 1962

Background imageImmigrants Collection: A West Indian immigrant arriving in the United Kingdom. 30th June 1962

A West Indian immigrant arriving in the United Kingdom. 30th June 1962

Background imageImmigrants Collection: West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom. 30th June 1962

West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom. 30th June 1962

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Indian Immigrants arrive in London. Nobody is id d in this picture

Indian Immigrants arrive in London. Nobody is id d in this picture. And no area of London mentioned. Picture taken 2nd November 1959

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Immigrant Girl at Gatwick Airport. This girl, unnamed

Immigrant Girl at Gatwick Airport. This girl, unnamed, is one of hundreds of Indian and Pakistani immigrants who have flown onto British soil from Kenya. Picture taken circa 4th March 1968

Background imageImmigrants Collection: 160 Indian and Pakistani immigrants step down onto British soil at Heathrow Airport

160 Indian and Pakistani immigrants step down onto British soil at Heathrow Airport. The have flown in from Kenya. Picture taken 22nd February 1968

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Immigrants at Nairobi Airport, Kenya, eagerly awaiting a flight to Britain and a new life

Immigrants at Nairobi Airport, Kenya, eagerly awaiting a flight to Britain and a new life. Picture taken 12th February 1968

Background imageImmigrants Collection: 1968 East African Asian Crisis. Scene at Nairobi Airport as large crowds wait to board

1968 East African Asian Crisis. Scene at Nairobi Airport as large crowds wait to board flights to the U.K. before the UK Government introduce a new immigration bill preventing them from settling in

Background imageImmigrants Collection: 1968 East African Asian Crisis. Following Kenya achieving independence in 1963 Asians

1968 East African Asian Crisis. Following Kenya achieving independence in 1963 Asians living in Kenya, were given two years to acquire Kenyan citizenship which in turn meant they had to renounce

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Italian Parade in Little Italy honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Clerkenwell

Italian Parade in Little Italy honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Clerkenwell, London. Circa 1948

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Emigrates just arrived off a steamer at the steps of Irongate, St

Emigrates just arrived off a steamer at the steps of Irongate, St. Katharines Docks, in the City of London, where they are met by a man who speaks their language

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Irish emigrants leaving home 1870

Irish emigrants leaving home 1870
Morning of departure, the Irish emigrants saying goodbye to love ones, to leave for America. Date: 1870

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Italians Arrive New York

Italians Arrive New York
The arrival of 2, 447 Italian immigrants at New York Date: 1923

Background imageImmigrants Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107479

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Omagh, Ulster American Folk Park, 19th century street, Blair stationers shopfront

Background imageImmigrants Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107478

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Omagh, Ulster American Folk Park, 19th century street with Victorian shopfronts

Background imageImmigrants Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107475

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Omagh, Ulster American Folk Park, the Pennsylvania farmhouse

Background imageImmigrants Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107477

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Omagh, Ulster American Folk Park, typical Pennsylvania log cabin

Background imageImmigrants Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107480

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Omagh, Ulster American Folk Park, 19th century street, Hills chemist shopfront

Background imageImmigrants Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107476

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Ireland, County Tyrone, Omagh, Ulster American Folk Park, the Pennsylvania farmhouse

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Creator: Henry Bryan Hall Jr

Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Creator: Henry Bryan Hall Jr
Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Pioneers in covered wagons pulled by oxen, travelling west to colonise the USA

Background imageImmigrants Collection: The Great Elector receives imigrants, (1936). Creator: Unknown

The Great Elector receives imigrants, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Great Elector receives immigrants, (1936). Der Grosse Kurfurst Empfangt Emigranten, 1685. The Edict of Potsdam, issued by German ruler Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620-1688)

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Emigration to the Western Country, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Emigration to the Western Country, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Emigration to the Western Country, (1877). Pioneers in covered wagons travelling to the western United States. From " Our Country: a Household History for All Readers

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Custom House and London Bridge, 1862. Creator: Achille-Louis Martinet (1808-77)

Custom House and London Bridge, 1862. Creator: Achille-Louis Martinet (1808-77)
Custom House and London Bridge, 1862 (colour lithograph)

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Castle Garden, New York, pub. 1887 (colour lithograph)

Castle Garden, New York, pub. 1887 (colour lithograph). Statue of Liberty designed by Fre de ric Auguste Bartholdi (1834 – 1904); built by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (1832 – 1923);

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Travellers to England! Jamaican migration advertisement

Travellers to England! Jamaican migration advertisement
Travellers to England! Remember: There is unemployment in England. Make sure there is a job before you go. Make sure you know where you are going to stay, before leaving Jamaica

Background imageImmigrants Collection: A kiss on board SS Winchester Castle, the immigration ship chartered by the South

A kiss on board SS Winchester Castle, the immigration ship chartered by the South
A kiss is still a kiss. SS Winchester Castle, the immigration ship chartered by the South African Government leaves Southampton for Cape Town

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Italian immigrants tenement in New York City, 1870s

Italian immigrants tenement in New York City, 1870s
Ragpickers Court on Mulberry Street in the Italian neighborhood, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Immigrant neighborhood in New York City, early 1900s

Immigrant neighborhood in New York City, early 1900s
Crowds of immigrants on an East Side street in New York City, early 1900s. Halftone reproduction of a color illustration by George Wright

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Jewish immigrants in New York City, 1890s

Jewish immigrants in New York City, 1890s
Russo-Polish Jew community in New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Italian immigrants in New York City, 1890s

Italian immigrants in New York City, 1890s
Mulberry Street, center of the Italian immigrant neighborhood in New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Vaccine Vaccinating Vaccination Smallpox 19th Century

Vaccine Vaccinating Vaccination Smallpox 19th Century
New York City health officers vaccinating Russian and Polish immigrants against smallpox at the quarantine station. Some are objecting

Background imageImmigrants Collection: German Settlement 19th Century Settlers Farm

German Settlement 19th Century Settlers Farm
A German settlement in 19th century America. After a work by F.J. Schreiber

Background imageImmigrants Collection: Wentworth Street Whitechapel Poverty Poverty Stricken

Wentworth Street Whitechapel Poverty Poverty Stricken
Wentworth Street, Whitechapel. Wentworth Street was amongst the most poverty stricken and crowded in Whitechapel at the time Dore visited London



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Journeying across oceans, immigrants have shaped the fabric of our world. From Jamaicans on board the Empire Windrush in 1948 to young North Africans dancing on the Paris Quais, their stories are etched into history. In the East End of London, Jewish children found solace amidst adversity, while Limehouse Chinatown thrived with its vibrant community. The MV Empire Windrush symbolized hope and new beginnings for those seeking a better life. Crossing divides and braving challenges, thirsty trappers rushed towards rivers in search of opportunity in 1837. Coffee houses became meeting grounds where Russian Jews found camaraderie in England's embrace. Little Italy emerged as a bustling neighborhood in New York City, capturing the dreams and aspirations of Italian immigrants around 1890. Even amidst vast landscapes like Canada's backwoods, Sundays were filled with immigrant voices echoing tales from distant lands. Arrivals by German boats brought diverse cultures together under one roof. Immigrants embody resilience and determination as they navigate unfamiliar territories to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Their contributions enrich societies worldwide, weaving a tapestry that celebrates diversity and cultural exchange. Let us cherish these brave souls who dared to venture beyond borders - their legacy is an enduring testament to human spirit.