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The First Refugees

Fashion historian Amber Butchart unravels the story of 'the first refugees'. The Huguenot silk weavers of Spitalfields made a perilous journey to Britain over 300 years ago, but they left a legacy of industry, great riches and artistic masterpieces. This is one of history's most important stories of migration.

English
  • Originally Aired April 30, 2018
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network BBC One
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