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Leaving

Hindu man describes his initial confusion regarding the location of England - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 0:56)

First Impressions

Italian woman describes arriving in England - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 0:43)

Finding Work

Asian man tells how he was advised not to expect any 'posh job' because all Indians and Pakistanis worked in factories - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 0:38)

Language & Communication

Polish priest tells of the difficulties of language and acceptance by the local community - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 1:52)

Attitudes

Sikh man recalls the cultural mix in his street and the English friends his dad had made through working at the mill - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 0:43)

Establishing The Community

African-Caribbean woman remembers how her community came together and organised socials after arrival in Bradford - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 1:15)

Religion & Marriage

Sikh woman talks about arranged marriage - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 1:58)

A Sense Of Identity

First generation Asian man describes how his experiences of the different cultures has been 'like a dream' - play audio clip/ read text (duration - 0:30)