Try finding a book by Maisie Mosco,” Almonds and Raisins, “ she wrote about the many refugees fleeing Europe in the late 1800’s ,from the persecution.
Many are based in Manchester .
There are others by Louis Golding ,’ Magnolia Street, “ that as I remember is about the exact area in central Manchester where refugees would get off the train ,find accommodation and start a business.
Often “Schmeeren “ ie spreading ,the waterproofing on cloth for raincoats.
Fascinating.
Viktoria.
