Memorial Deported Jews

Inscription
"From this site on 26 November 1942, 532 Norwegian Jews were put on board the ship Donau and deported to the deathcamp at Aushwitz. On 25 February 1943, a further 158 Jews were sent from Filistad Quay on the Gotenland. Other transports brought the total number of Jews deported to 772, of which 34 survived, Altogether 250 families were exterminated.

This monument commemorates the Jews who were deported and killed during this dark chapter in Norwegian history."
Artist: Antony Gormley. Commissioned 2006.

Also known as ‘Empty (or Vacant) Chairs’

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Source

• Text: Anthony Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward