We Must Save the Children

“I found the exhibition profoundly moving. It portrayed to me the astounding acts of generosity, love and optimism. This beautifully designed exhibition was an inspiration in it’s sensitivity and honesty”

– Abigail Leyne

PROJECT SUMMARY

In March 1939, the first train containing refugee children fleeing from Nazi Europe arrived in Cambridge. 2014 marked the 75th anniversary of the arrival of 2,000 children who came to East Anglia – over 100 to the city of Cambridge itself.

The Cambridge Children’s Refugee Committee (CRCC) was set up specifically to address the welfare of these children – most of whom would never see their parents again. This heroic story of rescue and refuge has rarely been told and remains a hidden part of the region’s proud heritage. Keystage ran a 6-month research project, culminating in a unique exhibition and educational resource, focusing on the experiences of refugee children, The Refugee Committee and those foster families who looked after the children.

Educational resource
Exhibition
Research
Theatre