From the National Archives UK, this 42 minute talk explains the reasons behind the emigration of some 13 million people since the 17th century.
It discusses the most popular destinations for emigrants and sources such as outgoing passenger lists, passport records, and a host of emigration schemes supported and fostered by the government.
It also features the various child migration schemes that have been responsible in migrating some 150,000 children from the UK between 1618 and 1967.
Particular reference is made to the growing number of online sources relevant to this subject.
It discusses the most popular destinations for emigrants and sources such as outgoing passenger lists, passport records, and a host of emigration schemes supported and fostered by the government.
It also features the various child migration schemes that have been responsible in migrating some 150,000 children from the UK between 1618 and 1967.
Particular reference is made to the growing number of online sources relevant to this subject.
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