Sir Nicholas Winton was known for organising the rescue of 669 Czech children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia during the 9 months before war broke out in 1939. He died on 1st July 2015 aged 106. His story is told in a new film, One Life, based on his biography of the same name, written by his daughter Barbara.

There are around 6000 people in the world today who owe their lives to Nicholas Winton. They are the descendants of a group of refugee children rescued by him from the Nazi threat in 1939. Some of them know of his existence and the part he played in their history, many others do not.

The work of Sir Nicholas Winton in rescuing 669 Czech children just before World War 2 was not recognised until 1988

The early life of Sir Nicholas Winton who was responsible for rescuing 669 Czech children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia

This was due almost entirely to the foresight and energy of a small group of people of whom 29-year old stockbroker, Nicky Winton - now Sir Nicholas Winton was the organiser. This action saved the lives of these children, since most of their families and contempories who remained in Czechoslovakia perished.

The war time and post war work of Sir Nicholas Winton who was known for organising the rescue of 669 Czech children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia

Nicky sent many letters home to his mother describing their experiences, particularly the disbelief of the Americans they met to the news they did not wish to stay but were keen to return to post-war Europe.

Nicky left the Stock exchange in August 1939, to volunteer as leader of his local Air Raid Precautions depot being set up by Hampstead council.

Building on Nicky's Legacy. Nicky’s legacy is primarily the more than 6000 people now alive because of the Kindertransport rescue. However his history demonstrates his conviction that living a good life involves more than just doing no harm.

“I can’t remember my first meeting with Nicky. All I can talk about is my overall reaction. Nicky has filled an important role for me not just for the obvious reason that he saved my life. When we got to England, I was sent to relatives in Gateshead, to the household of one of my mother’s brothers. (Ernie was sent to another uncle in ...