British Serbs
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| British Serbs
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| Total population |
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Est. 70000[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| London, Southeastern United Kingdom and Leeds |
| Languages |
| English, Serbian |
| Religions |
| Serbian Orthodox Church |
British Serbs are Serbs who have migrated to or were born in the United Kingdom.
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[edit] History and Settlement
Many Serbs fled to Britain after the Second World War, with another wave arriving in the late 80s/early 90s. The Serbian community in London was mainly settled here immediately after World War II by Britain’s ex-combatant Serbian allies who stayed in Britain, not wishing to be repatriated to the communist regime at home. There was a new influx of Serbian people mainly fleeing the recent wars and disintegration of Yugoslavia. Most Serbs in the UK are now second or third generation, whose parents relocated from 1963 after being issued with passports which enabled them to move, live and work freely outside, although some did arrive after 1991.
Notting Hill is the community's main focus, with the Orthodox Church and the Serbian-Croatian Community Centre. Leeds also has a large community.
[edit] Famous British Serbs
- Alex Bogdanovic, British tennis player
- John Lukic, former Arsenal and Leeds United Goalkeeper
- Steve Ogrizovic, former Coventry City Goalkeeper
- Mel , Mike, and Shaun Pejic, Footballers
- Pete Vuckovic, Singer/Songwriter
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