Found under 'Escape & Rescue'

A polka dot handkerchief with hand-written messages
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WWII Handkerchief

Learn more about the life of Jewish communities and other minorities during the rise of Nazi Germany.

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Photo of a manikin with a white apron on it
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Lisbeth Sokal’s Apron

Find out the story of how Lisbeth escaped Austria in the 1930s to work in the UK.

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Photograph of lady
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Veterans Films: Memories of the Home Front

Listen to these stories of the Home Front to learn more about life in Britain during WWII.

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Handmade painted square, black and white photograph of a man on a colourful background, four handprints at bottom, tree of life on left, rainbow and sun with words Never Forget above
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Moshe’s Quilt Square

Learn about Holocaust remembrance through one family's object.

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A star shaped medal with a lion at the centre.
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Victoria Cross

Learn about WWII through this medal.

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A black and white photograph of 300 children standing in an old town square.
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Prague Boys

Learn about survivors of the Holocaust by examining this photograph.

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Black and white accordion, piano style keys on left, black buttons on right
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Bea Green’s Accordion

Learn about the Kindertransport through one person's object.

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Close up of older woman wearing glasses
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Refugee Experiences

Learn more about refugees' experiences leaving 1930s Germany.

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Baby Doll
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Baby Doll

Learn about the Kindertransport through one person's object.

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