Basque refugee children blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: CROESO Pendragon House 18 Cross Street. From November 1939 this building was home to 30 Basque refugee children from the Spanish Civil War who were cared for by local organisations and volunteers. From 1937 to 1939 they stayed at Cambria House, Mill Street EUZKADI Recorded plaque organisation: Caerleon and District Civil Society, Basque Children of '37 Association UK.

The Basque refugee children, evacuated from the Spanish Civil War, found refuge in Pendragon House. This demonstrates international compassion for war victims.