The sweep of family history across the generations
German refugees in the UK, even Jews like Gerhart Feidt, were deemed potential enemy aliens
In December 1937, the Feidt and Lewi family members share a last holiday together
Three brothers of the Kleemann family from the Weinberg district of 19th century Danzig operated a coffee and tea import business. Hugo Lewi married into the family and was a dealer in military effects.
Rosa Feidt was the only Lewi sibling who got out, to her everlasting remorse
From 1880s to the 1930s, the Ringel family prospered in the garment trade in the German capital. Herman made men's outerwear.
Schija Ringel came from Poland to seek his fortune in Berlin’s old Jewish district.
Before moving his family to Berlin in 1912, Isaak Wohlgemuth prospered as a mover in Danzig. His family roots were in nearby West Prussia.