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People were also immigrating to Britain for economic reasons. Many people returned to Britain in hope of finding a better, well paid job. In 1948, 492 Jamaicans came to Britain on a ship called Windrush. The British, again, welcomed these people due to labour shortages. Arthur Curling was one of the passengers who came to Britain on Windrush. Recent events had left their country in a state of unemployment and poverty. He joined the RAF, and spent two years in Britain during the war, and returned to Jamaica in 1946. He then returned to Britain due to finical reasons. However, life in London was expensive and the immigrants were left with the jobs nobody wanted - such as cleaning, nursing. The main wave of immigration of people from the West Indies was between 1948 and 1971. Advertisements were placed to entice immigrants to the U.K. This idea of finding work was seen to be extremely financially rewarding to immigrants.
Many people had family who had come over to Britain to help in the war effort, and then had decided to settle in Britain. Lucile Harris came to Britain to join her husband. Some came over to the U.K. purely for the adventure, to make money, to visit relatives and to see the world. .
People came to Britain as they had more freedom. Ever since 1950, the Chinese army has occupied Tibet, denying its citizens human rights including freedom of worship. Therefore, many emigrated to Britain. .
In conclusion, people were enticed to move to Britain to better their quality of life both financially and socially. Many thought that they had a "right" to live in Britain as they fought for the country during the war. Others immigrated to Britain to escape poverty and hardship in their home country. .
2. What have been the consequences of immigration to London been?.
Immigrants were needed for labour, however, their arrival brought about prejudice and racism towards them.
Afro - Caribbean's came to Britain with the image of a kind and caring country.
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