... citizen, but if history and common descent are not shared, how can immigrants become part of a nation? The term immigration also changes its definition at different times. In order to fully outline how the changing perceptions of memory and migrants change at different times in the 20th century, two main themes have been chosen. The first topic to be considered will be that of the Belgian refugees in 1914. Popular culture and governmental attitudes shaped public memory and the resulting attitudes towards this group of refugees. Although immigration policies do not apply in this example, it provides a useful contrast to the following theme. Secondly, the example of the Windrush will be used. Further, the Second World War, which was seen by many historians as a turning point in popular memory, will be discussed in order to explore why public opinion and immigration came to the forefront in the ...

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