More than a million Britons emigrated to Australia between the 1940s and 1970s. They were the famous 'Ten Pound Poms' and this is their story, illuminated by the riveting testimony of migrant life histories -- .
Stories from modern nomads
Focusing on the experiences of the British diaspora since the 1960s, this book offers an engaging oral history that delves into the personal narratives of migrants. It connects their journeys to significant life events such as love, marriage, and transformative lifestyle changes, while also examining how these experiences shape global identities. Through intimate life histories, it provides a unique perspective on migration and its impact on individual lives.
This is the first book to explore the multiple country movement of migrants of the 'British diaspora' since the 1960s. It is an engaging oral history of migrant experiences and attitudes, based largely on intimate life histories which connect migration to life experiences like love and marriage, radical 'lifestyle' change and global identities. -- .