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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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

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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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

British Library Learning (@BL_Learning) tweeted, "Happy Passover! This beautiful image shows preparation for the Seder, from one of the British Library’s treasures, the Golden Haggadah. #Passover #ChagSameach"

Happy #worldbookday!
Loved taking part in the British Library’s Global Tales of Nature on Monday with the amazing
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Sandra Agard, Allen Fatimaharan and hosted by
@benshires.bsky.social

#bl_learning #schools #storytelling #worldbookday

Little clip from a VR documentary film I finished late last year with @britishlibrary.bsky.social with support from their @BL_Learning team. It’s about #cornershops and how they’re integral to communities across the UK. It will be installed for a few days next week at the White Rose centre in Leeds.

Eine symbolische Geschichte in Bildern von 1922 über die Neuerfindung der Gesellschaft nach der Russischen Revolution 1917 – von Ėl' Lisickij, der gestern vor 130 Jahren geboren wurde.

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2nd keynote of the day with Dr Nazneen Ahmed Pathak author of the wonderful City of Stolen Magic at @Literacy_Trust @PenguinUKBooks Lit in Colour & @BL_Learning #InclusiveLibraries Conference reflecting on libraries & melancholic Indian music. 📚Supported by @ace_national #LotterySupported