Basque refugee children blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Beach House In 1937 Beach House provided sanctuary for 60 refugee children from the Basque region of Spain who came to Britain fleeing bombing and starvation after the destruction of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. They were supported and cared for entirely by local volunteers. Recorded plaque organisation: Worthing Borough Council.

In 1937, 60 Basque children found refuge at Beach House in Britain to escape the Spanish Civil War's devastation, particularly after the bombing of Guernica. Local volunteers entirely supported and cared for these refugee children.