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The last of the 43 Group | This work is a tribute to the last surviving members of the 43 Group, an historically significant but largely forgotten anti-Fascist movement of mostly, although not exclusively, Jewish ex-servicemen after the Second World War. Contrary to the assumed narrative, Fascism grew rapidly in Britain in this period. Interned former Blackshirts were released and began to organise, prompting a far-right renaissance. The 43 Group, whose initial membership was around three hundred men and women, physically opposed fascist speakers and broke-up rallies. The group disbanded in the early ‘fifties when the threat of Mosley and his Union Movement (UM) temporarily receded.


Harry Kaufman, one of the last surviving members of the 43 Group. London, UK
Jules Konopinsky, one of the last surviving members of the 43 Group. London, UK
Gerry Kaffin, surviving member of the 43 Group. London, UK
Gerry Abrahams one of the last surviving members of the 43 Group. London, UK
Maurice Podro, one of the last surviving members of the 43 Group. London, UK
Martin White, surviving member of the 43 Group. London, UK