The Messels at War: German-Jewish Responses to Twentieth-Century Conflict
In a special online talk to mark Remembrance Day, John Hilary will look back at the contrasting experiences of German-Jewish immigrants in Britain during the two world wars. Told through the lives of the celebrated Messel family of Nymans, of which John is a member, the presentation will examine the waves of violence directed towards naturalised Germans in Britain during…