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Prestonians encouraged to mark Holocaust Memorial Day virtually and ‘be a light in the darkness’

Each year, Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place on 27 January. The day is in remembrance of those murdered during genocides around the world. This year, commemorations will be held […]

3 years ago
Preston Police back Don’t Stand By campaign for Holocaust Memorial Day

Police cadets Keighley, Liam and Kai with PC Stuart Rutledge and PCSO Stephen Connolly Prestonians were urged on Saturday to do their bit to help stop hate crime in the city. Lancashire Police took up a position inside the Harris Museum and Art Gallery […]

8 years ago
Holocaust Memorial Day in Preston: Don’t Stand By campaign launches ahead of memorial service

Councillors Peter Rankin and Neil Cartwright with the #DontsSandBy campaign Prestonians are being asked to join a campaign ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Don’t Stand By according to Preston City Council aims to make ‘everyone to think about their responsibility […]

8 years ago
Holocaust Memorial Day in Preston: The Power of Good film to be screened

Nicholas Winton A film screening is to take place in Preston as part of Holocaust Memorial Day. The Power of Good, featuring Sir Nicholas Winton, will be shown at the Mitchell and […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Holocaust Memorial Day commemorated at Lancashire County Hall and Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters

Surya Jonckheere went along to the Lancashire County Hall and Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters to hear the talks given by guest speakersĀ in respect of the Holocaust Memorial Day. Stephen Breuer, a […]

9 years ago
Holocaust Memorial Day events in Preston

Holocaust Memorial Day is a time for everyone to pause to remember the millions of people murdered or whose lives changed beyond recognition during the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and in […]

9 years ago
Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked by special service in city centre

A special service of remembrance will be held tomorrow (Thursday 26 January) to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at Prestonā€™s Minster of St John. Starting at 11:30 am and attended by […]

12 years ago
Preston stops to remember Holocaust victims

A Holocaust survivor visited Preston to speak out against hatred and prejudice, as the cityĀ paused toĀ commemorateĀ Holocaust Memorial Day. Mrs Thea Hurst described her memories of her escape to England and […]

13 years ago
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