Lebanese people in the United Kingdom

Lebanese British include people originating from Lebanon who have migrated to the United Kingdom and their descendents.

History and settlement

Although there has been sporadic migration from the Middle East to Britain since the 17th century, the real growth of the UK Lebanese population began in 1975, with the start of the civil war in Lebanon which drove thousands of people away. The exodus was aggravated in 1982 with the Israeli invasion.^[2] At the same time, many Lebanese expatriates who were based in West Africa, in particular Nigeria, left for Britain as subsequent military governments took control in those areas.

Demographics

The 2001 UK Census recorded 10,459 Lebanese-born people.^[1] The number of people of Lebanese ancestry is unknown. Edgware Road in London is one of a number of areas that the Lebanese community and is populated by shops selling Arab newspapers, books and music. Other areas in London include Bayswater, Kensington, Shepherds Bush and Westbourne Grove.^[2]

Notable individuals

See also

• Arabs in the United Kingdom
• Lebanese diaspora

References

External links

• British Lebanese Association
• British Lebanese Business Group
• Lebanese British Friends of the National Museum
• Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation