Posted on August 22, 2025
The son of a man who saved hundreds of Jewish children in the run-up to the Second World War has said his father’s work demonstrates the impact individuals can have.
A plaque was unveiled at Maidenhead railway station on Friday commemorating Sir Nicholas Winton who organised the rescue of 669 children before they could be sent to Nazi concentration camps.
The plaque was placed alongside a statue of Sir Nicholas on a bench on platform three which was unveiled in 2010 by Theresa May who was local MP at the time.
Sir Nicholas’ son, Nick Winton, who attended the unveiling, said telling his father’s story served as “a good reminder to all of us, the impact we can make”.