Moving lives: narratives of nation and migration among Europeans in post-war Britain

Immigrants in Britain are often viewed as just that ? 'immigrants'. Their experiences as migrants are sidelined in favour of discussions about assimilation and integration ? how 'they' adapt to 'us'. This book refocuses debates about migration by following the experiences, memories and perceptions of three migrant groups in Britain: the Polish, Italian and Greek-Cypriot populations.

In tracing some of the key themes of migration narratives, Kathy Burrell illustrates that the act of migration creates enduring legacies which continue to influence the everyday lives of migrants long after they have moved.