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This blue commemorative plaque records: Anna Essinger 'Tante Anna' 1879-1960 founder and headmistress Bunce Court School 1933-1948 who gave a home and a sound education to hundreds if refugee children, mainly Jewish, during that time. Remembered with affection by the so many for her great foresight, progressive educational endeavour, wisdom and compassion Recorded plaque organisation: Association of Jewish Refugees.
Anna Essinger, known as 'Tante Anna', was the founder and headmistress of Bunce Court School from 1933 to 1948, providing refuge and education to hundreds of refugee children, predominantly Jewish, during the rise of Nazi persecution; she is remembered for her humanitarian efforts and educational contributions.
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