The Holocaust

A photo of a yellow cloth Star of David printed with the word Jude

Don't I have rights any more?

What was the Holocaust? Learn about the removal of Jewish people's rights and find out what life was like in Nazi-controlled Europe in the 1930s and 40s.

The Battle of Cable Street

The clock is ticking

Jewish people tried desperately to get out of Nazi-occupied countries, where they might be sent to concentration camps. Learn why it wasn't easy for them to get to safety in the UK.

A photo of a young kindertransport girl being welcomed by a nurse in Harwich

Kindertransport

In 1938 and 1939, thousands of children left their families in Nazi-occupied countries and travelled to England alone. What happened to them? Read some of their stories and find out.

A Jewish refugee

Wish you were here?

People who were lucky enough to escape Nazi persecution had to start a new life in England. What was it like for them?