Sir – It was in a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce (Past Times, March 29) that Lindemann, later Lord Cherwell, toured the continent in the summer of 1933, seeking out refugee scientists.
I well remember him visiting us in Selva in the Italian Dolomites to induce my father, Max Boru, to come to Oxford.
My grateful father retained Cherwell’s friendship, despite having to decline the invitation, as he had already accepted an invitation from Lord Rutherford.
That brought us to Cambridge, to safety, and to a wonderful new life in this country. So this little letter provides another opportunity for expressing gratitude.
Gustav Boru, Lyneham
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here