Twice this amazing country has offered a safe haven for my family.

Twice my family has been extremely grateful.

Thank you Britain.

And let’s make sure others can thank Britain in the future.

#refugees #immigrants #thankyou #gratitude #grateful

They went on to set up the biggest catering company in the world J. Lyons (Corner Houses, Lyons Tearooms etc) employing more than 30,000 people, later they invented the world’s first business computer (LEO) and built the country’s first hamburger chain (Wimpy).

180 years ago in 1843, my family (on my mother’s side) arrived in London after fleeing pogroms in Prussia and Anti-Jewish hatred in Belgium.

In the picture, that’s my great uncle Hanns clapping his hands and his twin brother Paul in the red tails and top hat.

It was great working on this piece with the Saturday magazine team @theguardian.com. They did a brilliant job on the layout/ packaging, well worth picking up a print edition if you are able.

Thanks Simon for your kind words