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The largest influx of refugees in British history happened during the First World War – 250,000 Belgians fled to Britain during the conflict after Germany invaded. But what became of those who made the journey? Researchers have worked to uncover the stories of these people and their experiences. View video transcript.
From the early days of independence and the threat of The Netherlands or France, to two World Wars and the Independence of Congo, Belgians have been on the run themselves, for various reasons, as refugees.
Sep 5, 2024 · Approximately 250,000 Belgians sought refuge in the UK. One such community of perhaps 6,000 was based in London’s Richmond and East Twickenham, where many were employed in the munitions factory built in what is now Cleveland Park alongside Richmond Bridge.
Sep 15, 2014 · The UK was home to 250,000 Belgian refugees during World War One, the largest single influx in the country's history. So why did they vanish with little trace?
Dec 11, 2022 · When World War one finally came to an end, more than 90% of the 250,000 refugees in Britain were eager to return to help rebuild their home country. But Belgian state officials declared priority would be given to those who could help with the reconstruction.
Apr 14, 2022 · Over 4.6 million Ukrainians, more than double the WW2 exodus from Belgium, are now seeking shelter in Europe. To date, Belgium has taken in 30,807 Ukrainian refugees, just 10% of what Germany has received, and just 1% of those in Poland.
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Hundreds of thousands of Belgian refugees fled the country to seek asylum in the Netherlands, France or Great Britain. The total number of Belgian civilians who settled abroad during the First World War may reasonably be put at around 600,000 or some 8 percent of the Belgian population at that time. Table of contents.
