The Essex street named after people 'who helped reshape' postwar Britain

Industry and identity: How labor migration reshaped culture in 19th century Britain

In the 19th century, European states experienced profound transformations. Agrarian, rural communities gave way to industrial, urban and interconnected societies. Local allegiances were gradually displaced by national identities, as people came to see themselves as part of "imagined communities" far larger than their villages or kin networks.Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Labor migration to indust…

The Essex street named after people 'who helped reshape' postwar Britain

The event that inspired the street is so important that it is celebrated each year