‘We were there too’: New exhibition on Hull’s Jewish community during First World War

REMEMBERED: Hull’s Old Hebrew Congregation, pictured just before the First World War. Picture credit: Hull History Centre

By Simon Bristow

A new exhibition highlighting the contribution and sacrifice of Hull’s Jewish community during the First World War will open at Hull History Centre next week.

We Were There Too is produced by We Were There Too: British Jews in the First World War, a project which has developed a website covering military and social history.

Alongside the exhibition the History Centre is relaunching its programme of monthly lunchtime talks. On Tuesday, March 14 at 12.30pm, historian Paula Kitching will be give a talk titled Kosher Fish and Chips on the way to the Western Front.

Councillor Alison Collinson, Chair of Hull Culture & Leisure Ltd, said: “This exhibition highlights the part Hull’s Jewish community played in World War One, whether in the military or on the home front. It reminds us to learn from history and remember those who suffered in war over a century ago.”

The exhibition runs until Thursday, March 30 and is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

There will be also be an opportunity for people to share their family stories with the project team on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15. Anyone who may have Jewish ancestry can research their family history with assistance from representatives of We Were There Too.

Admission to the talk and exhibition is free.