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The tag 'portuguese jewish refugees' on WindowsForum.com appears in a discussion about the origins of fish and chips in the UK. The thread claims that fish and chips were introduced to Britain by Jewish refugees expelled from Portugal in the 17th century, as part of a list of unexpected accomplishments by refugees. This tag is used in a historical and cultural context, highlighting the contributions of Portuguese Jewish refugees to British cuisine.
  1. whoosh

    Where did Fish and Chips originate from? The UK? Wrong.

    Where did Fish and Chips originate from? The UK? Wrong. This is just one of the top ten unexpected accomplishments by refugees in Britain, compiled to launch Refugee Week 2011. It will throw up a few surprises. 1) Fish and chips were brought to the UK by Jewish refugees expelled from Portugal...
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    • british food fish and chips origins portuguese jewish refugees refugee history britain
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