Tram ride from Eccles to Manchester 1.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

“Lest We Forget” - Talk at Manchester Friends Meeting House

On Sunday 9th September, 2007, Bill Williams, of Manchester Jewish Museum and Manchester University, captivated an audience of local Quakers and others who came to listen to his talk about Quaker Work with Refugees in Manchester between 1933 and 1945.

So interesting was his talk that the audience, of about 60 people, sat silently for more that an hour listening to every word of his clear presentation. His talk was based on the research he has done for a long chapter on the subject which he has written for inclusion in a book that he is preparing.

At the end of question time Peter Kurer, whose family experienced those times, stood to express his thanks for Bill Williams’ Talk and the important history of those times that were recorded in it. Peter also reminded us that London Quakers had also worked with refugees at that time but all records had been destroyed to prevent the Nazis obtaining lists of names and addresses of those who had been helped.

The Talk was part of the Meeting House activities for Heritage Week.

Joseph McGarraghy

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