World War II – West Hampstead Life

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“British Schindler” was born in West Hampstead

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Dick Weindling and Marianne CollomsApril 8, 2014

Nicholas Winton, who was instrumental in getting more than 650 children out of Czechoslovakia right before the outbreak of WW2 was born in West Hampstead. He’s still alive today and many would like to see him be awarded the Nobel … Continue reading →

West Hampstead at war

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonFebruary 19, 2014

As London commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Blitz, I thought I’d take a look at how West Hampstead fared during the war. There are tales of amazing rescues, tragic stories of wedding parties, and some explanation for the streetscape we … Continue reading →

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