Portsmouth

Hampshire

A South Coast community shaped by long-running curry houses and later welfare association activity in Southsea.

Community from
1970s
Est. population
700+
Pioneer profiles
1

Community History

Portsmouth's Bangladeshi presence grew through the restaurant trade in the late twentieth century, with Southsea becoming one of its most visible centres. The Akash on Albert Road, opened in 1978, is among the oldest enduring Bangladeshi restaurant landmarks on the South Coast.

Pioneer Profiles

Individuals who shaped the British Bangladeshi story in Portsmouth.

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