Habana and Basque refugee children blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: To commemorate the arrival aboard the 'Habana' of 4000 refugee children from the Basque region of Spain in May 1937 following destruction of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War and to thank the people of Southampton and Britain who volunteered to care for them

The Basque refugee children arrived in Britain aboard the 'Habana' in May 1937, fleeing the devastation caused by the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War; their reception highlights international humanitarian efforts and solidarity during a time of conflict.