Harwich North Essex, new memorial to the Kindertransport

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  1. STAN50

    STAN50 Senior Member

    5.9.22 (12).JPG 5.9.22 (7).JPG A new memorial was unveiled this week to remember the Kindertransport who came to the U.K. to escape from the Nazis in 1938.

    For anyone interested here are some images:

    There is also a small presentation which has been in the Harwich museum for some time now and this mentions when some of the children stayed at the local holiday camp premises.

    Harwich Museum
     

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  2. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96


    Hi Stan,
    some time ago, I have seen a documentary on ZDF (German TV).
    I remember being shocked and happy at the same time.
    Did any of the kids stay in Essex?
    Stefan.
     
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  3. STAN50

    STAN50 Senior Member

    Hi Stefan, I don't know the answer to your question but quite probably.

    This online item about the unveiling event is worth reading - and also it was quite amazing what one former Kindertransport child achieved in later life. Have a look at Dame Stephanie Shirley from the article:

    Kindertransport statue to mark WWII refugees' arrival in Harwich
     
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  4. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    Amazing indeed. Thanks for the link Stan.

    Stefan.
     

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