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SUMMARY:Exhibition Between Life and Death: Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust UK Tour
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DESCRIPTION:2nd- 30th June, FREE, Eccles Library, Salford, 28 Barton Ln, Manchester M30
0TU
1st - 31st July, FREE, Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3
3HA
The exhibition, organized by the European Network Remembrance and
Solidarity (ENRS) based in Poland, brings to life the extraordinary tales
of moral courage and heroism during one of the darkest chapters in human
history. Visitors will gain insights into the complex and often perilous
decisions faced by ordinary individuals who risked everything to help
Jewish people escape the horrors of the Holocaust.
The UK tour kicked off at the Forum in Southend-on-Sea from January 6 to
April 21, 2026, before continuing to multiple cities and boroughs
throughout the year. Among the locations set to host the exhibition are
Worcester, Redditch, Loughborough, Salford, Huddersfield, and several
boroughs in London, including Camden, Sutton, and Barnet.
The exhibition features accounts from survivors and rescuers across fifteen
European countries, providing a comprehensive and moving perspective on the
moral choices made during the Second World War. The British chapter of the
exhibition highlights several significant stories, including that of Eva
Paddock, who arrived in the UK as a child on one of the transports
organized by the renowned Sir Nicholas Winton. Also featured are the
remarkable stories of sisters Ida and Louise Cook, London-based women who
played a pivotal role in helping Jewish refugees by smuggling valuables
across borders and supporting refugees upon their arrival in the UK. In
recognition of their bravery, the Cook sisters were honored as "Righteous
Among the Nations" by Yad Vashem in 1964.
Between Life and Death pays tribute to the courageous individuals who,
despite the looming threats of imprisonment, deportation, or even death,
made the conscious decision to help those persecuted by the Nazi regime.
The exhibition combines the stories of both the rescuers and the survivors,
shedding light on the complexities of human relationships during wartime,
and providing historical context to each account. By focusing on acts of
moral courage, the exhibition delves into how human compassion can thrive
even under the most extreme circumstances.
This traveling exhibition is the result of a collaborative effort between
ENRS, the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, and the
Silent Heroes Memorial Centre in Berlin. First presented in Brussels in
2018, Between Life and Death has since been shown in numerous European
countries and even in Japan, reaching thousands of visitors worldwide.
Visitors to the exhibition will not only experience the personal stories of
courage and resilience but will also be prompted to reflect on the power of
individual action in the face of injustice. The hope is that this
exhibition will foster greater understanding and remembrance of the
Holocaust, while highlighting the ongoing relevance of moral choices in
today’s world.
The exhibition is free to attend, but advanced booking is recommended for
certain locations. For further details about the exhibition tour and to
learn more about the stories it tells, please visit the official ENRS
website at this link.
The Polish Cultural Institute is one of the partners of Between Life and
Death: Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust.
Please note, the official opening of the exhibition at Eccles Library will
take place on the 9th June at 11:00 am with special guest Lady Milena
Grenfell-Baynes, the older sister of Evy Paddock, who is the subject of the
exhibition panel dedicated to the UK.
The official opening of the exhibition at Swiss Cottage Library will take
place on the 7th July at  18:00 GMT. 
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