Sandwich in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Richborough Transit Camp
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
1. Richborough Transit Camp Marker
This plaque is to commemorate the Richborough Transit Camp 1939-1940 where 5000 men found refuge from Nazi persecution on the Continent. During the Second World War most of them volunteered to fight for the Allied cause.
Erected in gratitude to the citizens of Sandwich and East Kent who, as in the past, welcomed the refugees.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 51° 16.545′ N, 1° 20.519′ E. Marker is in Sandwich, England, in Kent. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and The Quay, on the left when traveling north on High Street. Marker is on the left as you pass through the tollgate arch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 High Street, Sandwich, England CT13 9EA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richborough Port (here, next to this marker); Sandwich Toll Bridge (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historic Sandwich (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Deal Castle (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); Caesar’s Invasion of Britain (approx. 8.4 kilometers away); The Royal Victoria Pavilion
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Regarding Richborough Transit Camp. Richborough Transit Camp was officially known as Kitchener Camp
Also see . . . The forgotten haven: Kent camp that saved 4,000 German Jews.
Excerpt from The Observer Newspaper: "The CBF organised transport and rented a derelict army base at Richborough, near Sandwich, to house the men. Their first task was to transform the site into a small town. They built or refurbished 42 accommodation huts, shower and toilet blocks, two synagogues, a medical clinic, a post office and shops. A 1,000-seat cinema was constructed with money donated by Oscar Deutsch, the founder of the Odeon chain."(Submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
2. Richborough Transit Camp Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
