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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 in Chesterfield
Tue 27 Jan
|Chesterfield Library Lecture Theatre
Peter was six years old when his family fled Nazi Germany in August 1939, just days before the Second World War began. He will share his personal testimony of persecution, escape, and arrival in England.
Time & Location
27 Jan 2026, 18:30 – 20:00
Chesterfield Library Lecture Theatre, New Beetwell St, Chesterfield S40 1QN, UK
About the event
We are honoured to welcome Holocaust survivor Peter Summerfield BEM, joining us remotely, and his grandson, Harry Sassoon. Peter was six years old when his family fled Nazi Germany in August 1939, just days before the Second World War began. He will share his personal testimony of persecution, escape, and arrival in England. Harry will attend in person to support his grandfather, share images, and help facilitate audience questions. Guests will also be able to view the 80 Candles Quilt, created to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, as a tribute to remembrance and reflection.