South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories showcases the long presence of South Asians in Britain, from the establishment of Hindoostane Coffee House in 1810 to the Gate Gourmet industrial dispute in 2005.
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Delve into the rich tapestry of South Asian experiences in the UK through our 13 theme pages. Each theme offers a blend of context, timelines and stories, linking individual lives and events across generations and geographies. southasianbritain.org/themes/
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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: southasianbritain.org/useful-archi...
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On Friday 19th, we came together to celebrate the new #SouthAsianBritain website: southasianbritain.org. It was an evening filled with powerful storytelling, thoughtful discussion, and unforgettable soundscapes. #ConnectingHistories #OurStoriesMatter @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
Today we celebrate the launch of South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories at the British Library. The event will bring to life the legacies of South Asians in Britain.
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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 stories at southasianbritain.org/oral-histories/external-collections
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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 southasianbritain.org
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We've recorded nearly 100 hours of oral histories from British South Asians across the UK—spanning generations, identities & regions. Archived with the @britishlibrary.bsky.social & free to access: southasianbritain.org/oral-histories/project-collection/ @UoBArtsMatter @BL_Learning @QMULsed
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!
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Hear an excerpt from our interview with Subrahmanyam Ganesh, a Welsh retired doctor. He'll join us on 22/07/2025 for our launch At Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Book your tix: www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../south-as....
Photo: Tim Smith. DJ Radical Sista cues up a record at a Bradford Daytimer, c.1989.