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It’s often said that Scotland’s greatest export has been her people.
The term "New Scots" was primarily used to describe people of any background who have immigrated to Scotland since the 1945 as modern immigrants. #migration #history
The term "New Scots" was primarily used to describe people of any background who have immigrated to Scotland since the 1945 as modern immigrants. #migration #history
During 1930s, many Italians who arrived in the city set up in business in the catering trades, selling ice cream, confectionery, tobacco, and fish and chips.
The Union of Italian Traders, set up in 1928, had a membership of 1,000 in Scotland ten years later.
The Union of Italian Traders, set up in 1928, had a membership of 1,000 in Scotland ten years later.
On 10 June 1940 Italian dictator Benito Mussolini declared war on Britain. This sparked off anti-Italian riots, resulting in widespread damage to Italian shops. In Glasgow, the worst incidents took place in Maryhill, Govan and Tradeston.
