The effort to rescue Jewish children from Nazi territory in the months leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War. About 10,000 children escaped across to Britain.
Kindertransport
Fact of the Day
Before the Normans came along, there was no English word for 'castle'.
Quote of the Day
"This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.
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~ Winston Churchill on the Battle of Egypt
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.