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Our Archivist’s Perspective: Cataloguing And Developing The Archive

Written by Hari Jonkers
December 22, 2023

My name is Hari Jonkers, I have been the Archivist at Holocaust Centre North since September 2021. Over the past year I have been leading on Homeward Bound, one of Holocaust Centre North’s flagship projects. … Keep reading

Call for Papers for Creative and Academic Workshop: “Curating Memories, Materials and Visual Histories about the Holocaust”

Posted by a.lear
December 18, 2023

1-2 March 2024, Holocaust Centre North, Huddersfield, UK *Submissions deadline extended until Friday 19th January 2024. What are the challenges of exhibiting, responding to and discussing the Holocaust and other genocides in public and artistic … Keep reading

Redefining the Kindertransport 85 years on

Written by Dr Amy Williams
December 4, 2023

Since the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport to Britain in 2018, scholars, refugee organisations, and politicians have called for a “rethinking” of the Kindertransport so that we see beyond “the big Kindertransport myth”. But the … Keep reading

On The Anniversary Of The November Pogroms of 1938

Posted by Alessandro
November 9, 2023

This week we commemorate the anniversary of the November Pogroms of 1938 – a pivotal moment in history that remains etched in the memories of many of our founding members; Edith Goldberg, Liesel Carter, Heinz … Keep reading

Why do we need learn about the Holocaust?

Written by Amy Fletcher
October 18, 2023

Take a read of this short reflection piece from Amy who recently carried out a work experience placement with us. Keep reading

Listening To Survivors: A Statement From Our Chair On The Ongoing Conflict Against Hamas

Posted by soadmin
October 12, 2023

October 7th 2023, marks a tragic and heart-wrenching day for Jewish communities both in Israel and worldwide. This date witnessed the highest number of Jews murdered in one day since the Holocaust. We condemn the … Keep reading

Explore our Sunday programming!

Posted by Hannah
September 22, 2023

We are happy that we are now open on Sundays! Please find below details of some of our programming coming up until Christmas. We hope to see you soon. On Sundays we are open 11am … Keep reading

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