What you'll learn
How and why people have migrated to Britain over 1,000 years.
Key themes
- Medieval migrants: Vikings, Normans (1066) and Flemish weavers.
- Later migration and the Empire Windrush (1948).
- Push and pull factors and the impact on economy, culture and society.
Exam tips
- For thematic studies, track change and continuity over time.
- Compare different periods directly.
Common mistakes
- Treating each period in isolation with no comparison.
- Forgetting the contributions of migrants.