Historian Dr. Yasin Cemal Galata from Final International University Hosts Book Talk in London on the Turkish Presence in England.
On October 3, 2024, historian Dr. Yasin Cemal Galata, a faculty member at Final International University, held a talk and book signing event at the Yunus Emre Institute in London, showcasing his new book "Traces of Turks in England". The book delves into the historical presence of Turks in England, drawing on historical documents, research, and information from the Ottoman Archives. The event provided an opportunity to explore the deep cultural ties between Turkey and England.
Dr. Galata began his presentation by discussing the historical roots of Anglo-Turkish relations, highlighting the Turkish naval cemetery in Portsmouth and the Turkish air force cemetery from World War II. The history of these cemeteries in Portsmouth was one of the most captivating parts of the talk. Additionally, the story of the "Fordingbridge Turks", a football team based in Fordingbridge, England, surprised the audience. Dr. Galata explained that the team adopted the name "Turks" and the crescent-and-star emblem in 1890 out of admiration for the Ottoman Empire’s defense of Plevna during the Russo-Turkish War.
Dr. Galata emphasized that his research process was meticulous, as he explored both British and Ottoman archives. His goal was to uncover little-known traces of Turks in England, offering a valuable resource not only for history enthusiasts but also for those planning to visit England.
At the end of the event, participants had the opportunity to purchase Dr. Galata’s book and meet the author. The event was seen as an important step in strengthening cultural ties between Turkey and England. Dr. Galata concluded his speech by thanking Turkey’s Education Counselor in London, Mevlüt Ceylan, the Turkish World Research Foundation, and other contributors who supported the creation of the book.
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