Category: Religion

Were Jews welcomed to Britain during the Nazi period?

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Lokesh (Year 9) Editor's note: Now in Year 10, talented student Lokesh carefully researched this topic and then wrote this insightful essay for the Sir Martin Gilbert History Prize. This essay explores Britain’s response to Jewish refugees during the Nazi period, analyzing various perspectives and sources to assess whether Britain was truly welcoming or reluctant. … Continue reading Were Jews welcomed to Britain during the Nazi period?

Exploring the Tudigong, a history and deeper exploration of meaning and symbolism in relation to divine protection.

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Felicity (Year 12) Editor's note: Year 12 student Felicity entered this essay into the Girton College, Cambridge, annual Humanities Writing Competition. Entrants were asked to research and write beyond the curriculum, using one or more of five selected objects from the Lawrence Room museum as their focus. Focusing on Girton’s museum collection in the Lawrence Room, the … Continue reading Exploring the Tudigong, a history and deeper exploration of meaning and symbolism in relation to divine protection.