The Kindertransport was a rescue effort between 1938 and 1939 that saved nearly 10,000 predominantly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Europe, bringing them to safety in the United Kingdom. Liverpool Street Station in London played a pivotal role as the arrival point for many of these children. To honor this history, a memorial titled ‚Kindertransport – The Arrival’ stands outside the station.
Created by Frank Meisler, himself a Kindertransport survivor, the bronze sculpture depicts five children on a railway track, symbolizing their journey to safety. The track is inscribed with the names of cities from which they fled, emphasizing both their escape and the loss of countless others who perished. King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, supported the creation of this monument in 2006, underscoring his long-standing commitment to commemorating the Kindertransport.
A corresponding memorial by Frank Meisler, named ‚Kindertransport – The Departure‘, is located in Gdańsk, Poland. This sculpture marks the starting point for some of the children who were evacuated through the Kindertransport program. Together, these memorials form part of a series along Kindertransport routes across Europe, serving as poignant reminders of the bravery of those who organized the rescue and the resilience of the children who endured separation from their families. Both memorials highlight the shared history between nations in providing refuge during one of humanity’s darkest times.
Kindertransport – Die Ankunft
Liverpool Street Station
London
England
United Kingdom
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