Welcome toThe Homeward BoundCollection Browser
The Homeward Bound Collection Browser brings together materials from the Holocaust Centre North Archive, sharing a history of the Holocaust through the lives of survivors and refugees who came to the north of England, and the stories of the family members who did not survive. Here, you can explore personal papers that shed light on individual journeys and memories, as well as the broader global history in which they unfolded. Our themed galleries offer gentle, curated starting points, while the search function allows you to look for specific names, places, dates, types of item, or subjects.
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Courtesy of the Jacoby family
early-mid 20th century
Courtesy of Dr Martin Kapel
1934
Courtesy of the Leavor family
1937
Courtesy of the Schatzberger family
1937