An exhibition documenting the experiences of five Holocaust refugees and a survivor living at the Belong Morris Feinmann care village in Didsbury has opened in the home’s synagogue.

The stories of Frances Waldek (100), Gisela Feldman (98), Frania Strauss (97), Sonja Sternberg (96), Hans Rose (94) and Peter Mittler (91), some handwritten, accompany portrait images taken by Gwen Riley Jones.

Angela Luckett, the home’s religious and cultural co-ordinator, pointed out that the care village was originally set up by Jewish refugee Morris Feinmann to help others fleeing Nazi tyranny who settled in Manchester.

“We’re very passionate about preserving history and the aim of the project is to document an important part of our story and to educate future generations.

“We shared a wonderful ‘l’chaim’ with family and friends for the unveiling of the portraits.

“It was very moving and it is important that no one forgets our past. We invite everyone from the community to come and have a look.”