Group    From 1933 

Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief

Categories: Religion, Social Welfare

Now known as the World Jewish Fund.  Established in 1933 as the Central British Fund, the charity rescued over 100,000 Jewish people from Germany before WWII and was also largely responsible for organising the Kindertransport, bringing over 10,000 unaccompanied, mainly Jewish children, from Nazi-occupied Europe.

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Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief

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Kindertransport - Meisler

Such a sad and touching subject, these children can't fail but bring to mind ...

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St Marys Newington

St Marys Newington

In 1720 the old church was demolished, all but the clock tower, and rebuilt, incorporating the tower. 1793 the church was enlarged to accommodate the increased congregation, extending 25 feet to th...

Building, Property, Religion

1 memorial
St Mary le Bow

St Mary le Bow

There is archaeological evidence that a church has existed on the site in Cheapside since Saxon times and the current building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Its famous bells feature in the ...

Building, Religion

1 memorial
Rev. William Walker

Rev. William Walker

Vicar of St Nicholas Chiswick at least during 1623 - 29.

Person, Religion

1 memorial
G. D. Lawrence

G. D. Lawrence

Rector of St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey in 1883.

Person, Religion

1 memorial
St Mary Somerset church

St Mary Somerset church

First recorded in the 12th century. Destroyed in the Great Fire it was rebuilt by Wren. The body was demolished in 1871 and only the tower remains. 2018: A 'screaming' keystone on this building wa...

Building, Religion

4 memorials