Immigrants Collection (#13)

Examining Immigrants at Ellis Island, New York, 1911
Photograph showing an American doctor checking immigrants for infectious eye diseases on Ellis Island, New York, 1911

Immigrants in the East End of London, 1904
Engraving showing a number of immigrants seen in the East End of London, 1904. A woman is shown wrapped in a shawl, with the men wearing peaked caps and other traditional hats

Italian Immigrant / London
Italian Immigrants in London Date: circa 1935

London Italian Community
Italian immigrants in Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Unemployed Men
A group of unemployed Italian men, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

London Italian Children
Poor Italian immigrants playing with a concertina, Saffron Hill, near Farringdon, London EC1

Italian Immigrants
Italian immigrant children playing with a concertina in the Saffron Hill area, near Farringdon, London EC1

Emigration Vessel
Scene between decks on an emigrant ship showing the crowded and unpleasant conditions

Travel / Emigration / Canada
Immigrants disembarking at Quebec, Canada

Gang of immigrant cockle pickers, Angle Bay, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Cholera Threatens Fair
" A Prophetic Picture" : the Worlds Fair will be closed by the Cholera Date: 1893

Jewish Immigrants
Jewish men, women and children arrive in London carrying their possessions in suitcases and bundles

Making Cigarettes
Jewish immigrants making cigarettes in the East End of London

Italians Arrive New York
The arrival of 2, 447 Italian immigrants at New York

Jews Arriving in England
Russian Jews just landed in England

Immigrants Y
Immigrants land at Castle Garden, New York

Immigrants / Ellis Is
Immigrants at Ellis Island, New York

Immigrants in New York
Immigrants from Europe, newly arrived in New York

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Journeying across oceans, immigrants have shaped the fabric of our world. From Jamaicans on board the Empire Windrush in 1948 to young North Africans dancing on the Paris Quais, their stories are etched into history. In the East End of London, Jewish children found solace amidst adversity, while Limehouse Chinatown thrived with its vibrant community. The MV Empire Windrush symbolized hope and new beginnings for those seeking a better life. Crossing divides and braving challenges, thirsty trappers rushed towards rivers in search of opportunity in 1837. Coffee houses became meeting grounds where Russian Jews found camaraderie in England's embrace. Little Italy emerged as a bustling neighborhood in New York City, capturing the dreams and aspirations of Italian immigrants around 1890. Even amidst vast landscapes like Canada's backwoods, Sundays were filled with immigrant voices echoing tales from distant lands. Arrivals by German boats brought diverse cultures together under one roof. Immigrants embody resilience and determination as they navigate unfamiliar territories to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Their contributions enrich societies worldwide, weaving a tapestry that celebrates diversity and cultural exchange. Let us cherish these brave souls who dared to venture beyond borders - their legacy is an enduring testament to human spirit.