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The Stopfordian 2011–2012
That afternoon came the first ‘break’ from Nazi history as the
pupils took to the mountains and enjoyed, after a very warm
30 minute walk uphill, the sights and scenery surrounding
Neuschwanstein Castle. Although a modern (19 th Century)
building, it gave pupils insight into the medieval style of
German architecture, living space and art. This was followed
by the journey to Nuremberg and a welcome supper on
arrival at the hotel.
The week continued to be blessed with wonderful weather
with caps and sun block a must!
Party, the sites of the Munich Putsch of 1923, the university,
where youth opposition to the Nazis was conducted by the
White Rose group, and the Nazi built art gallery to name a
few. We enjoyed dinner at the famous Munich Hofbrauhaus
and returned exhausted to our great hotel on the outskirts of
the city. The next day the group undertook a guided tour of
Dachau Concentration Camp, where pupils engaged
thoroughly with the history of political opposition to the
Nazis, understanding more about the early pre-war camp
days for all who were considered unsuitable to the Reich.
Monday 9 th July gave the group the opportunity to be guided
around the Nazi rally grounds, found at various points on the
outskirts of Nuremberg. Our superb guide, Ann, answered
numerous pupil and staff questions and reflected on the
history throughout the period 1933-45, and the significance
of such architecture and meetings for this period of German
history. The afternoon visit was to the Court room, where the
Nuremberg trials were held after the Second World War. It
was fascinating to see how small the room, still used as a court
of law today, is, and how the proceedings against the
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