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'That Night We Left': Kindertransport creative writing workshop

Place yourself in the shoes of a refugee child faced with leaving their home, for an empathic creative writing workshop brimming with compassion and history.

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Join children's author, Lucy Reynolds, to explore a fascinating, never-before-seen archive of personal letters and photographs spanning her grandfather’s journey through persecution and Kindertransport escape as a ten year old child. Hear exclusive extracts from Lucy’s new book, 'That Night We Left', to assist in the generation of your own creative writing piece. This is an exclusive opportunity to hear from the author with unique sight of never before seen documents.

All children should be accompanied by an adult.

This event will go ahead with 10 or more tickets sold.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 8+

Meeting point

The Panelled Room. First floor of the building.

Accessibility

First floor event. No lifts on site. No accessible toilets but cubicles are large.

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