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Thanks to those who have comment on our recent display of the carbon copy of what has become known as Schindler's List.

It's fascinating to see that this list (really one of many complied between 1944 and 1945) creates much interest. Interest also grows as copies of the list have been found around the world.

Why ? The story of the list is obviously a factor, and the film by Stephen Spielberg helped create many myths about not only the central story of the people saved by Oscar Schindler but also about the wonderful work. Slowly, some of these are being answered.

A recent book by Mietek Pemper, The road to rescue : the untold story of Schindler's List, was released in 2008, throws more light on the work of many people in protecting the prisoners of war.

I've found that the film Schindler, released by Thames Television in 1983 includes interviews with some people involved with the story and through these and other research, light is thrown on the character of Oscar Schindler.

Obviously, the wider story of these times is still being assessed. I'm sure there's more about Schindler's remarkable life and work to be published.