Bangladeshis In Manchester - Oral History, Part1

The History of Bangladeshis 'in Greater Manchester is a
hugely significant project that charted the arrival,
settlement, and progress of Bangladeshis' in the UK.
The oral presentations record their journey focusing on
family life, education, employment, culture religion, and
traditions.
Many of the first settlers are now elderly (many sadly
passed away) and their memories and experiences are
being lost as their testimonies have not been recorded
and preserved.
Over 5 years, I spoke to more than 50 people, the first generation
Bangladeshis' who gave me a snapshot of
their life, early days, experiences, hardships, and much
more; an insight that was eye-opening, fascinating, and
full of happiness, sadness, hardship, hope, and aspiration.
I have captured the valued experiences and memories of
so many who have paved the way and helped us to make
this area a rich, vibrant, and dynamic place to live with
their customs, traditions and folklore that are being
passed on to new generations of Bangladeshis and future
generations from those "hardened by Manchester" who
have lived through the changes that Britain has
undergone in the last 60 years