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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London_Emigration_and_Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]'' | ||
London was the major port of departure for ships carrying emigrants abroad from the 1500s to modern times. Ships traveled up and down the River Thames. Those leaving the realm cleared at Gravesend. <br> | London was the major port of departure for ships carrying emigrants abroad from the 1500s to modern times. Ships traveled up and down the River Thames. Those leaving the realm cleared at Gravesend. <br> | ||
A list of emigrants leaving London in 1636 survives. Other lists dated 1773 to 1776 also survive. | A list of emigrants leaving London in 1636 survives. Other lists dated 1773 to 1776 also survive. | ||
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*''The London Compass''. Digital versions at Family History Archive: [http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/u?/FH21,74717 Vol. 2]. | *''The London Compass''. Digital versions at Family History Archive: [http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/u?/FH21,74717 Vol. 2]. | ||
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== Websites == | == Websites == | ||