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From fashion to tech, food to nightlife, generations of migrant entrepreneurs have shaped so many aspects of our lives. Explore these stories by theme below.
From fashion to tech, food to nightlife, generations of migrant entrepreneurs have shaped so many aspects of our lives. Explore these stories by theme below.
Generations of new arrivals have found work in the construction sector – in some cases going on to found some of Britain's largest businesses.
British fashion trends are always changing, but there’s long been a common thread. Immigrants have been influencing styles in Britain for centuries.
Immigrants have been at the centre of Britain’s banking and financial sector for centuries: from French protestant financiers to modern-day fintech disruptors.
It’s hard to imagine another aspect of our lives that has been as visibly affected by migration as food. And many of the businesses most popular with British diners today have roots going back much further than we might imagine.
From barbershops to beauty salons to cosmetics, explore migrant-founded businesses that have revolutionised Britain's hair and beauty industry.
From sofas to rugs, bookcases to blinds,explore the stories behind the brands and products that have transformed our homes.
Migrant entrepreneurs have created new kinds of venues and safe spaces to party that have revolutionised nightlife not just in Britain, but around the world too.
From fashion labels to greasy spoons, local favourites to London legends, discover stories from entrepreneurs whose businesses are central to the lives of so many of us living, studying and working in Lewisham – and beyond.
From 19th-century inventors to modern-day developers, immigrants to Britain have created technology that has transformed our lives.
The son of a Huguenot refugee silk weaver, John Dollond initially followed his father’s trade, but became fascinated by optics along with his son, Peter.
Marie Tussaud started training in wax modelling as a child.