This visual essay describes an exhibition that collected narratives of migration and artefacts from the homes of families of Pakistani origin from Rotherham, South Yorkshire. 1 The project was collaborative, involving a visual artist — Zahir Rafiq, who designed art work and the website (www.ferhamfamilies.com) — the Clifton Park Museum in Rotherham, Rotherham Central Sure Start and Ferham Primary School.
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