Deepening knowledge, remembrance and Conclusion

Across the world, Holocaust museums, memorials and monuments have been built as sites of education and remembrance. For example, at the time of writing, in the United Kingdom a new Memorial and Learning Centre is planned to be built next to the Palace of Westminster in London. Deciding what to include in any museum, memorial or learning centre is a very important and difficult responsibility.

Activity

In a city near you, a new Holocaust Learning Centre has been proposed. You have been asked to advise the city council on what to include in it. In particular, you need to decide on three elements: 1 What key knowledge about the Holocaust should the Learning Centre include?

UCL research with secondary school students showed that many young people have limited knowledge about the Holocaust. This textbook identifies some of the essential knowledge students need to know to challenge common misunderstandings. Look again at the units and write down six key facts that you believe are important for all visitors to know when they visit the Learning Centre. These key facts will be displayed prominently in different spaces within the Centre. Next to each key fact, briefly explain why this information is important for people to know. 2 What photographs should the Learning Centre display in its entrance hall?

You have also been asked to identify three photographs that will be enlarged and displayed in the entrance hall to the Learning Centre. Look back through the book and choose three photographs you would like displayed. Write a paragraph for each one, explaining why you chose it. 3 Which individuals should feature on the walls of the Centre?

Throughout this book, you have read about the lives of many individuals who were affected by the Holocaust. Select three of these. Their stories will be displayed on the walls of the Learning Centre. Write a brief explanation of why you chose these three people. What information about their lives do you think is important for visitors to know about?