We are excited to be partnered with Dominus on this development, connected by a shared belief that now more than ever we need an inspiring, permanent cultural institution that puts Britain's migration story at centre stage.

It was a real pleasure to join the Dominus team on site earlier this month.

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From the riverbanks of Howrah to the hospitals of Yorkshire, their journey tells a story of family, migration, and compassion.

This personal story is featured in our Heart of the Nation exhibition, which you can explore online — link in bio.

Specialising in paediatrics, with a focus on children with disabilities, Dr Seal has spent over 30 years in the NHS. His work combines clinical care, teaching, and leadership, shaping how children’s services are delivered today.

Life in rural England presented challenges— cultural differences, harsh winters and racism, but it was also met with warmth and generosity from colleagues and the local community. Through these early trials, Dr Seal found support and friendship that shaped their professional journey in the NHS.

Dr Arnab Seal completed his schooling and medical education in Calcutta, followed by postgraduate training in Bombay. Encouraged by his father to gain experience in the UK, he moved there in 1992 with his wife, Dr Sunita Seal, also a paediatrician and his partner in both life and career.

'Coming from Calcutta, where people loved the horns, [laughs] and the noise. There wasn't anybody on the streets [of Darlington] and this was a rural, really tiny village ... So those were things which really struck us, the cold, the damp, the quietness'
- Dr Arnab Seal

Each of our discs holds a different question:

'I migrated here'
'At least one of my grandparents/parents migrated here'
'Someone in my family emigrated from here'
'There are no migrants in my family to my knowledge'

Using one of the prompts, share your story in the comments below.

Marmite even became a part of the standard field rations given to troops during WW1 and contributed to the wellbeing of many.

Read more in a blog by Jen Baldwin, Research Specialist @findmypast.bsky.social written to accompany our Taking Care of Business exhibition: bit.ly/4pDpSBI

Frederick embarked on a range of merchant ventures, but he first began his journey making #Marmite in 1902 on Mincing Lane, London.

Marmite slowly grew in popularity, boosted by the discovery of vitamins in 1912, and it was being advertised as a meat extracts supplement.

Frederick Wissler, was born in Switzlerand in 1855, to parents Samuel and Elizabeth Wissler. He immigrated to England prior to 1880 when he married London born Alice Maud Mary McLeog, who together had four children. #WorldMarmiteDay

Perfect for designers who love storytelling through objects + want to help shape how thousands of people encounter and share their migration stories.

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This freelance role is perfect for a self-directed, collaborative evaluator with strong communication + time-management skills.

Apply now and help us tell the story of our Collections Project.

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