Escaping Hitler – A Jewish Boy’s Quest for Freedom
This is the true story of the remarkable and long life of Kindertransport boy Günter Stern, who in 1939, aged fourteen, fled Nazi Germany. In England he was cared for by two very different British families but later joined the British Army with a new name, Joe Stirling. After the war Joe opened a travel business in Norwich where he became Sheriff of the city in 1975.
Join Phyllida for this uplifting true story of survival and success against all the odds. Phyllida tells the story of Joe Stirling, with insights into her research journey, including visiting the Rhineland to find Günter’s birthplace. The centenary of Joe Stirling’s birth was on 18th October 2024.
This talk is free to members of Berkshire Family History Society, and we request a donation of £5 from non-members. Pre-booking is required, because the meeting link will be emailed in advance. Booking ends one day before the event.
To join in this branch meeting, you will need a computer device which has a microphone and speakers. Ideally, also a webcam. You also need to be able to access emails from this device. First time users will be asked to download a small piece of software to join the meeting. The meeting link will be emailed to you in advance. Technical help is available for those who need further assistance, please contact booking@berksfhs.org.uk
Date
- Wed 08 Jan 2025
Time
Doors open at 19:15- 19:30 - 20:30
Tickets
- £5.00
Location
- Zoom Video Conference
Organiser
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Newbury Branch - Berkshire FHS
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Email
newbury@berksfhs.org.uk
Speaker
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Phyllida ScrivensNorwich-based-writer-and-biographerPHYLLIDA SCRIVENS is a Norwich based writer and biographer. As a mature student she graduated in 2014 with an MA in Non-Fiction Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, leading directly to achieving a publishing contract with Pen and Sword Books, leading to her three successful titles.