Escape to Gwrych Castle : a Jewish refugee story
Hesketh, Andrew2023
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In 1939, a number of German Jewish refugee children, brought over on the Kindertransport, found themselves in Abergele, North Wales. Their temporary new home? Gwrych Castle, where a Hachshara was being set up: a residential 'training centre' aimed at preparing the Jewish children for life on a kibbutz in Israel, where they hoped to be reunited with their families. Andrew Hesketh explores the lesser-told history of the children who lived in this North Wales castle, bringing together their personal memories to create a unique picture of their experiences. He also explores the history of the building itself, from its origins in the 19th century up to its use in 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!', in 2020.
Main title:
Escape to Gwrych Castle : a Jewish refugee story / Andrew Hesketh.
Author:
Hesketh, Andrew, author
Imprint:
Cardiff : Calon, 2023.
Collation:
304 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781837600069 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
942.91084
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2628368
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