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The Girls: The Holocaust Safe House

The lost history of Tynemouth's Holocaust safe house for girls.

Radio Newcastle,6 episodes

Episodes

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1. A Journey to Tynemouth
Meet Ruth, Margot and Alisa and hear the story of a forgotten Holocaust safe house
24 Jan 2023,10 mins
2. Tynemouth Prepares
Why has Tynemouth forgotten about the girls they saved in WW2?
24 Jan 2023,10 mins
3. The Girl In The Photo
The youngest girl, Inge, recalls life in the hostel
24 Jan 2023,12 mins
4. Life After The Hostel
Hear how the children rebuilt their lives after losing everything
24 Jan 2023,8 mins
5. Remembering
Exploring why, despite what they'd lost the girls considered themselves ‘the lucky ones.’
24 Jan 2023,9 mins
6. The Photograph
Discover the untold story behind an iconic photograph.
30 Jun 2023,27 mins