The School That Escaped the Nazis - Alexander Centre

The School that Escaped the Nazis
An Evening with Deborah Cadbury

Join acclaimed historian and author Deborah Cadbury for a compelling talk based on her celebrated book, The School that Escaped the Nazis.

In 1933, as Hitler rose to power, German schoolteacher Anna Essinger recognised the growing danger facing her Jewish pupils and undertook an extraordinary act of courage: secretly relocating her entire school from Germany to safety in Kent. There, at Bunce Court School, she created a sanctuary for refugee children fleeing Nazi persecution and war.

Drawing on first-hand testimony, letters, diaries, and extensive original research, Deborah Cadbury brings this remarkable true story vividly to life - a moving account of compassion, resilience, and humanity in one of history's darkest periods.

The evening includes:
A 45-minute talk by Deborah Cadbury
A 15-minute audience Q&A

Praise for The School that Escaped the Nazis
"By turns heartbreaking and inspiring, I could not stop reading this remarkable book." - Josh Ireland
"A celebration of what the human spirit can achieve." - Julia Neuberger
"Emotionally compelling." - The Observer
"A devastatingly affecting book." - The Times
"Impressively researched and vividly told, this is a captivating portrait of courage and resilience in the face of unspeakable horror." - Publishers Weekly

An unforgettable evening exploring an extraordinary story of courage, education, and hope in the face of tyranny.