British Turks
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| British Turks |
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| Notable British Turks: Tracey Emin, Emre Araci |
| Total population |
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54,079 Turkish-born (2001)[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| London (Enfield, Islington, Hackney, Harringay, Loughton, Buckhursthill, Stoke Newington, Turnpike Lane, Newington Green, Peckham, Lewisham) · Birmingham · Manchester · Liverpool · Leeds · Glasgow · Bradford · Hull · Sheffield |
| Languages |
| British English · Turkish |
| Religion |
| Mainly Muslim (98%), minority irreligious |
British Turks are either Turkish people who live in the United Kingdom even though having been born outside the UK, or are British-born, but have Turkish roots. By Turkish roots, this could mean roots linking back to Turkey, the island of Cyprus or the communities of the Turkish diaspora.
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Population
An estimated 100,000 Turkish nationals and 130,000 nationals of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus currently live in the UK.[2] At the time of the 2001 UK Census, 54,079 Turkish-born people were resident in the UK,[1] although the total number of Turks including those born in Cyprus and those born in the UK with Turkish ancesters is unknown. The number of Turkish immigrants has been increasing, and other estimates state that there are currently 70,000 Turks in Britain, [3] although in 2005, The Independent also reported that one gang alone had illegally smuggled up to 100,000 Turks in to UK.[4]
Social culture
In Stoke Newington and Dalston, many Turkish men also congregate at social clubs affiliated with Turkish football teams such as Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Adanaspor. These social clubs are also popular venues for watching both local and international Turkish football.[5]
Religion
The vast majority (98%) of the Turkish-speaking community is Muslim, and the remaining people do not have any religious affiliation. In recent years there has also been a strong movement towards religion by younger generation of Turkish speakers. The desire to retain an identity has increased the strength of Islam among the communities. Clinging to traditions is seen as a way of maintaining culture and identity.[6] There are however a few Turks which do not practice their religion, and do not abstain from eating non-halal food or drinking alcohol.
Demographics
Many of the Turkish speaking communities have successfully settled in different parts of London, notably in Hackney and Haringey, but also in Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Croydon, Enfield and Islington. The mjority of the Turkish population live in Hackney, mainly whom are Turkish Cypriot. Turkish-speaking communities are located in all parts of the Borough, though there is a greater concentration in North and Central parts of the Borough. Stoke Newington, Newington Green and Dalston have the greatest concentration of population and in particular Green Lanes, running from Manor House down to Newington Green Roundabout.[8]
From Dalston and Hackney, E8 and Stoke Newington, N16 the stretch of road between Dalston Kingsland railway station and Stoke Newington Church Street is home to Turkish shops, restaurants, cafés, businesses and services. The Turkish food available here is mainly authentic in London, with many regional specialities available that are rarely seen elsewhere. Furthermore, from Green Lanes, Haringey, N4 and Newington Green, N16 Stretching from Newington Green in the south to Palmer's Green in the north, is predominantly a Cypriot area, with a mixture of Turkish-Cypriot and Greek-Cypriot communities and businesses. However, Green Lanes has been changing in recent years. Many newer Turkish immigrants have been settling in the area. [9]
Media
Turkish newspapers
- Avrupa Gazete
- Olay Gazete
- Star Gazete
- Toplum Postası, was the first local newspaper designed to serve the Turkish speaking community in the United Kingdom.
Turkish radio
- London Turkish Radio, is a Turkish radio station broadcasting to London
- Bizim FM
Turkish websites
- Bizim Havamiz[1], was the first online website for the turkish community in the United Kingdom.
Photos of British Turks
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Notable British Turks
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Main article: List of British Turks
See also
References
- ^ a b "Country-of-birth database". Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Retrieved on 2008-11-24.
- ^ a b BBC Voices0 Multilingual Nation. "Turkish today by Viv Edwards". Retrieved on 2008-10-29.
- ^ Center for Studies on Turkey, University of Essen (2003). "The European Turks: Gross Domestic Product, Working Population, Entrepreneurs and Household Data" (PDF). Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association. Retrieved on 2007-01-06. "Table 4: Turkish Population and Naturalised Turks in the EU, 2002, on page 8"
- ^ Gang held over smuggling 100,000 Turks into Britain - Crime, UK - The Independent
- ^ http://humblefootball.blogspot.com/2008/06/cabuk-parlayan-cabuk-soner.html
- ^ THE TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY LIVING IN HACKNEY
- ^ January 2005 survey and maps of ethnic and religious diversity in London Guardian Online
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2005/05/26/turkish_london_feature.shtml BBC Turkish London
- ^ http://www.visitlondon.com/maps/multicultural_london/turkish/turkish-neighbourhoods Visit London: Turkish Neighbourhoods
External links
- Turkish Community Project London
- Turkish Radio
- BBC article Turkish London feature
- Turkish Consulate
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation report about young British Turks
- Reassessing what we collect website – Turkish Cypriot London History of Turkish Cypriot London with objects and images
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