April
15
/ 2023
The United Kingdom's unique geographic position, as an island separated from the European mainland by the English Channel and the North Sea to the east, and the North Atlantic to the west, has made it a prime target for foreign interest throughout history. The resulting influx of foreigners has, unfortunately, also led to anti-immigrant tensions, with competition for jobs and wages creating ongoing anxiety, particularly among the working classes. Five centuries ago, London was the site of some of the most violent anti-immigrant riots in its history, famously referred to as the "Evil May Day" riots, which were carried out by the city's workers. What Was ‘Evil May Day’? Occurring on the 1st of May 1517, under the reign of
