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Sir Nicholas Winton

Why Sir Nicholas Winton went to rescue 600 mostly Jewish children from Nazi perscution

Sir Nicholas Winton has a remarkable story which has earned him accolades and admiration around the world. He is now 105 years old, when he was just 29 he helped rescue more than 600 mostly Jewish children from Nazi persecution in Czechoslovakia. He hates being labelled a hero, but Sir Nicholas Winton is living proof that individuals can make an extraordinary difference - what motivated him?

Picture: Sir Nicholas Winton, Credit: AFP/Getty Images

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