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Refugee Businesses

For centuries, people have come to the UK seeking refuge from war, disasters and persecution. Forced to start new lives in a new land, many have also started businesses. From French Protestant financiers to Jewish garment makers, Ugandan Asian shopkeepers to more recent arrivals, discover stories from generations of refugee entrepreneurs.

Dollond & Aitchison

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.

Bank of England

Euro Car Parts

Freelance Programmers

Seven Towns

Orientalist Rug

Burton

Levant Book Café

Dollond & Aitchison

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.

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Bank of England

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Euro Car Parts

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Freelance Programmers

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Seven Towns

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Orientalist Rug

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Burton

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Levant Book Café

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