City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The 43 Group
Photographed By Jerry Klinger, 2023
1. The 43 Group Marker
At 4 Panton Street was the Headquarters of the mostly Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women's organisation.
The 43 Group
They confronted the British neo-fascist movement in 1946-50 and early 1960s to rid Britain of anti-Semitism and all hatred.
Be strong and of good courage (Joshua 1:9)
הלוא צויתיך חזק ואמץ
Erected 2023 by The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation U.K. Branch, AJEX UK.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. series list.
Location. 51° 30.561′ N, 0° 7.917′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Panton Street, 0.2 kilometers east of Haymarket, on the left when traveling west. Between the first and the second stories, just past the sign for the Andalusian Restuarant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Panton St, City of Westminster, England SW1Y 4DL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herbert Tree (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Her Majesty's Theatre
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More about this marker. Less 1/10 of a mile from the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square.
Regarding The 43 Group. Marker shows the organizational location of the concerted effort by primarily Jewish WWII ex-service personnel with support from non-Jews who physically confronted the rising racist, British Fascist movement. British Fascism was led by Sir Oswald Mosely. British Fascism's primary goals were, incredibly, very similar to the just-defeated Nazi goals, to rid Britain of Jews, minorities, and other hated groups.
The U.K. Guardian - "Konopinski joined the group at the age of 17. By that time, he had lost nine uncles and aunts in the death camps. 'Then we saw the revival of something we thought
Photographed By Jerry Klinger, 2023
2. The 43 Group Marker
Marker can be seen above the first story, to the left.
According to Konopinski, 'We Jews, all our lives, have been taught that if anyone spits at you, you walk away – that’s the teaching of the rabbis. But there comes a time when you have to make a stand – and we made a stand. I’m very proud of what we did."
The British Fascist movement never fully recovered.
Also see . . .
1. The 43 Group. (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
2. What We Can Learn From the 43 Group, the British Jewish Anti-Fascist Collective. (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
3. Remembering the 43 Group. (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
4. The British Jews who fought postwar fascism on London's streets. (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
5. The British Jews who fought postwar fascism on London's streets. (Submitted on December 14, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
Additional keywords. bigotry, White power, National Socialism, Oswald Mosely, Black-shirts, racism
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
