New Exhibition Highlights Britain's Knowledge of the Holocaust
Ahead of the planned National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London, a new exhibition aims to confront the country's realities regarding the genocide.
A new travelling exhibition, prepared ahead of the planned national memorial and learning centre in London, reveals that Britain gained knowledge about the Holocaust much earlier than is commonly known.
Purpose and Scope of the Exhibition
The complex and unsettling story surrounding Britain's knowledge during the Holocaust era is being addressed within the framework of a new national memorial plan. Serving as a preview for the National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre, the exhibition was showcased to MPs at Portcullis House in Westminster before embarking on a nationwide tour.
Research Sources and Data
The research underpinning the exhibition draws on newspaper reports, radio broadcasts, academic studies, eyewitness accounts, and government archives. This data demonstrates that information about the genocide was present in the media channels of the period.
Dissemination of Historical Information
Martin Winstone, senior historical consultant for the Holocaust Educational Trust, noted that information regarding the Holocaust—including death camp locations—appeared in newspapers and on the BBC as early as 1942. The Manchester Guardian had also widely reported on the atrocities.
Route of the Travelling Exhibition
Organised as part of preparations for the permanent memorial project in London, this travelling exhibition will visit various centres such as the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Scottish Parliament, Cardiff, and Manchester to reach wider audiences.