Holocaust rescue exhibition opens at Chipping Barnet Library
The show runs from 2 November to 13 December with a talk on 11 November and an official opening featuring Kindertransport survivor Lady Milena Grenfell‑Baines on 18 November.
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Barnet Council’s Chipping Barnet Library will host the touring exhibition Between Life and Death, Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust from Monday 2 November until Sunday 13 December. The display presents true accounts of individuals who saved others during the Holocaust and is open to the public during normal library hours.
Accompanying events
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Two events accompany the exhibition. On Wednesday 11 November, Maralyn Turgel will recount the story of her father, Holocaust survivor Sam Gardner, in a talk organised with Generation 2 Generation. The library requires advance booking for this session.
The official opening is set for Wednesday 18 November. Lady Milena Grenfell‑Baines, a Kindertransport survivor rescued in 1939, will attend as a special guest. Attendees must book their places for the opening ceremony.
How to attend
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Visitors may explore the exhibition without a reservation during staffed or self‑service opening times, provided they hold a library card. To join either the 11 November talk or the 18 November opening, residents should contact the library to secure a booking.
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+When does the Holocaust rescue exhibition run?
The exhibition is on display at Chipping Barnet Library from Monday 2 November through Sunday 13 December. It is open during the library’s regular staffed and self‑service hours, allowing any visitor with a library card to view it without booking.
+Do I need to book to see the exhibition?
No booking is required to view the exhibition itself. However, the two accompanying events, the talk on 11 November and the official opening on 18 November, both require advance reservation through the library.
+Who will speak at the official opening?
Lady Milena Grenfell‑Baines, a survivor of the Kindertransport rescued in 1939, will be the special guest at the official opening on 18 November. Her presence highlights the personal histories featured in the exhibition.
+How can I book a place for the talk on 11 November?
Residents should contact Chipping Barnet Library directly to book a slot for Maralyn Turgel’s talk on 11 November. The library will confirm the reservation and provide any additional details needed for attendance.
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