South Asian Britain
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Twitter account for @UoBArtsMatter, @QMULSED, @BritishLibrary @ahrcpress project Remaking Britain: South Asian Connections and Networks, 1830s to the present
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We are proud to announce that South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories, a landmark educational website on the histories of South Asians in Britain, is now live! Visit https://t.co/O2o3nC1oQq
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South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories showcases the long history of South Asians in Britain, from the establishment of Hindoostane Coffee House in 1810 to the Gate Gourmet industrial dispute in 2005. Explore more at https://t.co/5v4PqNwaSP
@UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
southasianbritain.org
Find out more about key events involving South Asians in Britain
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Delve into the rich history of South Asian in Britain through our 13 theme pages. Each theme offers context, timelines, and stories—linking lives and events across generations and geographies. https://t.co/0Y6hzX0n5o
#SouthAsianBritain @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
southasianbritain.org
Find out more about the history of South Asians in Britain
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The histories featured on South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories were informed by archival research which took place across the UK. Discover these histories by visiting your local archive: https://t.co/oQbeEMPKAT
#SouthAsianBritain @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
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What a night! On Friday, we came together for South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories — an evening filled with powerful stories and unforgettable soundscapes. Let’s keep the conversation going! https://t.co/gLS3BqW9jk
#SouthAsianBritain @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
southasianbritain.org
Discover information about South Asians in the United Kingdom from the 1830s to the present day, the organizations they were involved in, and the major events in which they participated.
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Today we celebrate the launch of South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories at the British Library. The event will bring to life the rich legacies of South Asians in Britain. Discover more at https://t.co/O2o3nC1oQq
#SouthAsianBritain @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
southasianbritain.org
Discover information about South Asians in the United Kingdom from the 1830s to the present day, the organizations they were involved in, and the major events in which they participated.
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South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories doesn’t just host its own oral histories - it also features interviews from external collections. Dive into these powerful stories at https://t.co/fZGEqvDVEu
#SouthAsianBritain #OralHistory @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
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There are over 750 entries related to the histories of South Asian in Britain on the digital resource, South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories. Begin your search at https://t.co/gLS3BqW9jk
#SouthAsianBritain #History #DigitalArchives @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
southasianbritain.org
Discover information about South Asians in the United Kingdom from the 1830s to the present day, the organizations they were involved in, and the major events in which they participated.
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🎉 The @RemakingBritain team are excited to launch a new resource which explores how South Asians have shaped British life since the 1830s To celebrate, the team have handpicked 5 entries to spotlight 🔦 Find out more this #SouthAsianHeritageMonth 👉 https://t.co/JeBvtR1j06
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In February 1825 Benjamin Constable joined the East India Company as a London warehouse labourer aged 20. When he died in June 1896 he was described as a gentleman, after rising up the ranks of society to be a prison governor. https://t.co/diKQvtsMff
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Happy South Asian Heritage Month! To mark the start of SAHM, we are excited to share that on Tuesday 22 July our educational website, South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories, will launch. To learn more, visit https://t.co/rDHVctQhJT
@SAHM_UK #southasianheritagemonth
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This is so sad. Fauja Singh was an icon and inspired so many.
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Singh’s east London running club confirms death in India of athlete thought to be first centenarian to run a marathon
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Less than a week to go for our first public event in Cardiff in collaboration with @SAHM_UK - book your tickets via https://t.co/tJd0xqOOjQ
#RootsToRoutes #southasianheritagemonth
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Are you a PGR interested in Postcolonial Studies? Are you interested in gaining experience in a director role? We want to hear from you! The NVPoco network will need a new director for the coming academic year. (1/2)
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Join us for our launch event in Cardiff on 22 July at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff in collaboration with South Asian Heritage Trust for South @SAHM_UK . More details and how to book via this link: https://t.co/VP66H6mTJh
#RootsToRoutes #SouthAsianHeritageMonth
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Join us at Manchester Central Library on Wednesday 26 February 2025 from 1:30-3pm to explore a pilot version of ‘South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories’, an educational website on the history of South Asians in Britain. Please sign up via Eventbrite: https://t.co/tyedkGviip
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Join us online on Monday 24 February 2025 from 12:00-1:15pm to explore a pilot version of ‘South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories’, an educational website on the history of South Asians in Britain. Please sign up using the Eventbrite link: https://t.co/OmV3K9ATM9
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From seafarers mistreated and abused during the British Empire era, to workers fighting for fair treatment in UK factories in the 1970s, @taj_ali1 celebrates the often overlooked legacy of activism by working-class South Asians. Artwork by Hyphen https://t.co/mIJkOt7ZMi
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A rich heritage of grassroots organisation, from the Indian Workers’ Association to the Grunwick dispute, should be celebrated
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My latest column on the erasure of South Asians from conversations about class.
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