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Kindness & hostility: refugees in wartime Britain

History Extra podcast

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Reflections on wartime refugee experiences and resilience in Britain

The chapter explores the experiences of former refugees who settled in wartime Britain, highlighting their perspective on past hardships, gratitude for their new lives, and resilience in overcoming challenges. Despite facing mistreatment and deportation, many refugees and their descendants thrived in Britain, acknowledging their fortune and resilience despite lingering hurt feelings.

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