Objects of the Holocaust: Series 1: Gena Turgel MBE's Wedding Dress
This episode features Bernice and Josh Kennet, the daughter and grandson of Holocaust survivor Gena Turgel MBE. On the 15th April 1945 Gena was liberated by British troops from Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Two days after liberation, Gena met Norman Turgel - a sergeant in the British Army who arrested Josef Kramer, Commandant of Belsen. On 7th October 1945, they were married, and Gena became known as the ‘Bride of Belsen’. In this episode, we focus on Gena’s wedding dress which was made out of silk from a British Army parachute. Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today. Find us on X, Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok. Presenters: Professor Tim Cole, Louisa CleinProducer: Sarah Peters, Tuning Fork Productions https://tuningforkproductions.com/Sound Designer: Peregrine Andrews www.moving-air.comComposer: Iain Chambers https://www.iainchambers.com/
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Objects of the Holocaust: Series 1: Nick Robinson - Grandfather's Letter
In this episode, journalist and broadcaster Nick Robinson talks about his grandparents’ experiences in 1930s Germany as the Nazis rose to power and of their eventual decision to leave Germany. Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today. Find us on X, Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok. Presenters: Professor Tim Cole, Louisa CleinProducer: Sarah Peters, Tuning Fork Productions https://tuningforkproductions.com/Sound Designer: Peregrine Andrews www.moving-air.comComposer: Iain Chambers https://www.iainchambers.com/
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Introducing: Objects of the Holocaust
Coming 8th April: Objects of the Holocaust explores personal testimonies across generations through single objects, uncovering lesser-known histories of the Holocaust and telling incredible stories of family, loss, and survival. Hosted by Professor Tim Cole from the University of Bristol and actress and member of the second generation Louisa Clein, the series features a new guest each week who joins to offer a deeply human perspective on one of history’s darkest chapters. Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works across the UK to ensure that the horrors of the past are never forgotten. Find out more and support them at www.het.org.uk.
Objects of the Holocaust explores personal testimonies across generations through single objects, uncovering lesser-known histories of the Holocaust and telling incredible stories of family, loss, and survival. Hosted by Professor Tim Cole from the University of Bristol and actress and member of the second generation Louisa Clein, the series features a new guest each week who joins to offer a deeply human perspective on one of history’s darkest chapters.
Objects of the Holocaust is brought to you by the Holocaust Educational Trust, a charity that works across the UK to ensure that the horrors of the past are never forgotten. Find out more and support them at www.het.org.uk.
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