BRIDGING GENERATIONS (event for Holocaust Memorial Day, open to all).
John Wood will present a 40-minute talk with archival photos and testimony about his father Leonard Berney, who was one of the first of the Allied troops through the gates of the disease-ridden, overcrowded Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp where he came face-to-face with its many horrors.
He remained there for 14 weeks, helping save as many lives as possible, and becoming the Commander of the Belsen Displaced Persons Camp. Initially, Leonard never spoke about Belsen, but on the 30th anniversary of the liberation he told John the whole story.
Siriol Hugh-Jones will perform a cello solo, the very piece performed by Auschwitz prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch at the command of the notorious Dr Mengele before she was transferred to Bergen Belsen.
Plus Q&A, and a chance to chat over tea and coffee at the end.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Lewes rail station (10 mins walk)
| Season (24 Jan 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 15:00 | - 17:00 |
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