Aunties in England

Aunties in England is an oral history podcast capturing the untold stories of Irish women who moved to London in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Through their voices, the series explores themes of migration, identity, faith, racism, and belonging. These first-generation women share the realities of leaving home, building new lives, and navigating British society - shedding light on the evolving relationship between Britain and Ireland. A deeply personal series that weaves memory, history, and belonging into an unforgettable audio tapestry.

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Episode 6: Changing Ireland, changing London

Atlantic Fellows Website: ⁠https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/projects/aunties-in-england-exploring-stories-of-irish-immigration-identities-and-connections-to-home⁠

06-16

44:17

Episode 5: Changing Identities

Atlantic Fellows Website: ⁠https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/projects/aunties-in-england-exploring-stories-of-irish-immigration-identities-and-connections-to-home⁠

06-16

46:12

Episode 4: Relationship to Home

Atlantic Fellows Website: ⁠https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/projects/aunties-in-england-exploring-stories-of-irish-immigration-identities-and-connections-to-home⁠

06-16

45:15

Episode 3: Life in London

Atlantic Fellows Website: ⁠https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/projects/aunties-in-england-exploring-stories-of-irish-immigration-identities-and-connections-to-home⁠

06-16

47:59

Episode 2: Arriving in London

Atlantic Fellows Website: https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/projects/aunties-in-england-exploring-stories-of-irish-immigration-identities-and-connections-to-home

06-16

51:27

Episode 1: The Ireland Left Behind

Atlantic Fellows Website: https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/projects/aunties-in-england-exploring-stories-of-irish-immigration-identities-and-connections-to-home

06-16

55:49

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This is Aunties in England, an oral history series detailing the stories of Irish immigration to London in the 1960s, seventies and eighties.Told through the stories of Irish women first generation migrants, these stories chart experiences of Irish immigration to London, exploring the evolving relationship between Britain and Ireland, national identity and our connections to home.

06-09

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