EPISODE · Dec 18, 2013 · 42 MIN
DocArchive (1984): New Emigrants, The Young Irish In Britain
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Broadcaster Paddy O’Gorman hears from the young Irish who left for London as Ireland was deep in recession. Making home in Britain wasn’t easy as accommodation, jobs & social welfare were difficult to secure. London brought hope to many but also the grim reality of those working in uncertain employment from building sites to Soho sex clubs (1984)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Broadcaster Paddy O’Gorman hears from the young Irish who left for London as Ireland was deep in recession. Making home in Britain wasn’t easy as accommodation, jobs & social welfare were difficult to secure. London brought hope to many but also th...
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DocArchive (1984): New Emigrants, The Young Irish In Britain
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