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Immigration Collection

Background imageImmigration Collection: West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom. 19th May 1962

West Indian immigrants arriving in the United Kingdom. 19th May 1962

Background imageImmigration Collection: Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass

Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass immigration party to find homes. Pictured

Background imageImmigration Collection: Nearly 1000 West Indian immigrants arrive in three boats trains at Waterloo Station

Nearly 1000 West Indian immigrants arrive in three boats trains at Waterloo Station. Many brought with them packing cases containing treasured possessions. 15th October 1961

Background imageImmigration Collection: The children of the Templeton family seen here arriving in the United Kingdom

The children of the Templeton family seen here arriving in the United Kingdom from Jamaica to join their parents who had emigrated to Britain earlier. 25th November 1954

Background imageImmigration Collection: The first ever 'Notting Hill carnival', created in response to the previous

The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time

Background imageImmigration Collection: The Duke of Gloucester greeted by Councillor H Lazarus, Mayor of Stepney

The Duke of Gloucester greeted by Councillor H Lazarus, Mayor of Stepney, on his arrival to open the Bernard Baron Jewish Settlement, Fairclough Street, London, 30th June 1930

Background imageImmigration Collection: General views of the residents of Limehouse Chinatown, East London

General views of the residents of Limehouse Chinatown, East London. A man seen leaving a Chinese restaurant. Circa 1946

Background imageImmigration Collection: Black Postmen employed at King Edwards Buildings London 1949 Among a

Black Postmen employed at King Edwards Buildings London 1949 Among a hundred black postmen employed at King Edward Building Post Office as collectors and sorters are astor Fitzgerald Manhertz (left)

Background imageImmigration Collection: Young West Indian men standing outside the Brixton Labour Exchange looking for employment

Young West Indian men standing outside the Brixton Labour Exchange looking for employment. 11th March 1954

Background imageImmigration Collection: White Defence League Headquarters. Anti immigration poster. 21st September 1959

White Defence League Headquarters. Anti immigration poster. 21st September 1959

Background imageImmigration Collection: The first ever 'Notting Hill carnival', created in response to the previous

The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time

Background imageImmigration Collection: Commonwealth Immigration Act comes into force at London Heathrow Airport. 1st July 1962

Commonwealth Immigration Act comes into force at London Heathrow Airport. 1st July 1962. One of the passenger from the B.O.A.C. flight 264 from Lagos passing through passport control

Background imageImmigration Collection: Indian and Pakistani immigrants arrive onto British soil at Heathrow Airport

Indian and Pakistani immigrants arrive onto British soil at Heathrow Airport. The have flown in from Kenya. Picture taken 4th March 1968

Background imageImmigration Collection: Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths with his wife Mrs Jeannette Griffiths

Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths with his wife Mrs Jeannette Griffiths, at an Edwardian Old Time Music Hall evening at Thimblemill Baths, Smethwick. 4th November 1965

Background imageImmigration Collection: Children playing at Penton Junior School, Islington, North London, 11th March 1971

Children playing at Penton Junior School, Islington, North London, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageImmigration Collection: Two of the one hundred and two West Indians seen here arriving at Heathrow Airport

Two of the one hundred and two West Indians seen here arriving at Heathrow Airport from Kingston, Jamaica. Mostly young couples

Background imageImmigration Collection: One hundred and two West Indians seen here arriving at Heathrow Airport from Kingston

One hundred and two West Indians seen here arriving at Heathrow Airport from Kingston, Jamaica. Mostly young couples and families they were taken to Victoria Air Terminus after clearing customs.Young

Background imageImmigration Collection: Eight year old Humbert and his six year old brother Somers Pedro seen here experiencing

Eight year old Humbert and his six year old brother Somers Pedro seen here experiencing snow for the first time, shortly after they and 145 other Jamaicans arrived at Dover. 4th January 1955

Background imageImmigration Collection: Young West Indian men in Brixton looking through the small ads in the local newspapers

Young West Indian men in Brixton looking through the small ads in the local newspapers for jobs. 11th March 1954

Background imageImmigration Collection: 151 women and 330 men seen here arriving from Jamaica aboard the Dutch liner Sibajak

151 women and 330 men seen here arriving from Jamaica aboard the Dutch liner Sibajak. They have come to work in Britain and each paid 80 for the passage

Background imageImmigration 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 imageImmigration 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 imageImmigration Collection: Jamaican emigrants arrive at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of

Jamaican emigrants arrive at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of hopes reached London when nearly 700 Jamaicans arrived In search of work

Background imageImmigration Collection: Jamaican emigrants arriving at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of

Jamaican emigrants arriving at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of hopes reached London when nearly 700 Jamaicans arrived In search of work. Most of the arrivals were men

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

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

Background imageImmigration Collection: Pub Scene, Forest Hill, London Borough of Lewisham, 13th September 1964

Pub Scene, Forest Hill, London Borough of Lewisham, 13th September 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Dirrell Moss and his family. Mr Moss is a house painter by trade

Dirrell Moss and his family. Mr Moss is a house painter by trade and lives in the Jonestown district of Kingston. With no regular work in Jamaica for Dirrel he has decided to emigrate with his family

Background imageImmigration Collection: Commonwealth Immigration Act comes into force at the Port of Dover. 1st July 1962

Commonwealth Immigration Act comes into force at the Port of Dover. 1st July 1962. British Rail staff at Dover station ready to guide passengers dis-embarking from cross channel ferries to

Background imageImmigration 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 imageImmigration 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 imageImmigration 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 imageImmigration 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 imageImmigration Collection: Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths and his wife Jeannette. 9th November 1964

Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths and his wife Jeannette. 9th November 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Peter Griffiths, Conservative MP for Smethwick, speaking at a young Conservatives lunch

Peter Griffiths, Conservative MP for Smethwick, speaking at a young Conservatives lunch time meeting on The Truth About Smethwick. London, 25th November 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths, talking to young conservatives

Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths, talking to young conservatives. London, 5th November 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Happy candidate at Smethwick, Conservative MP Peter Griffiths who took the seat away

Happy candidate at Smethwick, Conservative MP Peter Griffiths who took the seat away from Labours Patrick Gordon Walker. Peter Griffiths pictured with his wife Jeannette. 15th October 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Peter Griffiths Conservative candidate for Smethwick, 10th September 1959

Peter Griffiths Conservative candidate for Smethwick, 10th September 1959

Background imageImmigration Collection: Cheering the winning candidate at Smethwick, Peter Griffiths

Cheering the winning candidate at Smethwick, Peter Griffiths, the Conservative who took away the seat from Labours Patrick Gordon Walker. 15th October 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Centre, the Minister for Immigration Mr Maurice Foley, and (right) Mr Peter Griffiths

Centre, the Minister for Immigration Mr Maurice Foley, and (right) Mr Peter Griffiths, at a special dinner in Birmingham. 3rd October 1965

Background imageImmigration Collection: Smethwick election, Alderman Peter Griffiths at a press conference. 6th October 1964

Smethwick election, Alderman Peter Griffiths at a press conference. 6th October 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: The Smethwick Constiuency General Election result. Conservative

The Smethwick Constiuency General Election result. Conservative, Peter Griffiths wins after defeating Labours Patrick Gordon Walker. 15th October 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Peter Griffiths, Conservative Candidate for Smethwick, speaking at his meeting at Durban

Peter Griffiths, Conservative Candidate for Smethwick, speaking at his meeting at Durban Road, Smethwick. 12th October 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Mrs Jeannette Griffiths, wife of conservative MP Peter Griffiths. 4th November 1964

Mrs Jeannette Griffiths, wife of conservative MP Peter Griffiths. 4th November 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Peter Griffiths Conservative MP for Smethwick, pictured in Marshall Street, Smethwick

Peter Griffiths Conservative MP for Smethwick, pictured in Marshall Street, Smethwick. 6th December 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths, talking to young conservatives

Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths, talking to young conservatives. London, 5th November 1964

Background imageImmigration Collection: Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths and his wife Jeannette. 9th November 1964

Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths and his wife Jeannette. 9th November 1964

Background imageImmigration 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



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