In 1939, Nicholas Winton organized the escape of 669 children from occupied Czechoslovakia, yet he kept his heroism a secret for decades. His story only surfaced after his wife discovered a hidden scrapbook in their attic. This led to an emotional 1988 appearance on the BBC’s "That’s Life!" where he finally faced the living legacy of his pre-war efforts. Video by: BBC | History In Pictures

Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued almost 700 children headed for Nazi concentration camps, has died at the age of 106. He arranged for children to be evacuated from Prague and Vienna for a new life in Britain - but kept quiet about his heroics for half a century. | Channel 4 News

Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 Jewish children from the Holocaust in 1939, has died aged 106. "Britain's Schindler" has passed away 76 years to-the-day since the train carrying the largest number of children, 241, departed from Prague. Here is Jon Snow reporting on the man being honoured last year. | Channel 4 News

WATCH: Sir Nicholas Winton rescued 669 Jewish children during the Holocaust. Some of the survivors surprised him 50 years later. | Hananya Naftali