400 Years of Refugee Movement to the UK

This timeline provides an overview of the major moments of refugee intake in the United Kingdom. When it comes to the numbers of refugees taken in, approximate figures are listed as historical documentation is often inconsistent on exact figures.

Researched by Alyssa Girvan and Becky Taylor

 

The History of British Immigration Policy (1905-2016)

This timeline provides a brief overview of significant developments in key immigration legislation locating the origins of current British immigration policy within its longer historical context. Copies of each legislative document can be found at each timeline point.

Researched by Alyssa Girvan and Becky Taylor

 

Crossing & Closing Borders: A Short Film by Refugee History

This short film is designed as an educational resource to complement the timelines above. While the timelines provides detailed explanations of different periods of refugee history, this short film provides a visual summary of key moments in Britain’s contested history of refugee reception.

Researched by Alyssa Girvan and Becky Taylor