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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ||
London was the principal port of departure for ships carrying emigrants during the early modern period. Thousands of indentured servants and convicts boarded ships in London that transported them to the American colonies. | London was the principal port of departure for ships carrying emigrants abroad during the early modern period. Thousands of indentured servants and convicts boarded ships in London that transported them to the American colonies. | ||
Peter Wilson Coldham has published a variety of books on London emigrants: | Peter Wilson Coldham has published a variety of books on London emigrants: | ||