Children being Evacuated
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Children being Evacuated
The photograph shows a group of children from Sherborne Nursey School in Kentish Town being evacuated during the Blitz
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Blitz Evacuated Evacuation Kentish Sherborne Nursey
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph, taken on the 8th of October in 1939, captures the moment a group of children from Sherborne Nursery School in Kentish Town, London, were being evacuated during the Blitz. The image, which is now held in the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, shows the children, dressed in their best coats and hats, being led by their teachers through the streets of the town. The date of the evacuation falls just over a month after the outbreak of World War II and the beginning of the relentless air raids that would come to be known as the Blitz. The children, some holding onto their belongings, others clinging to their teachers' hands, display a range of emotions: fear, uncertainty, and determination. The adults, meanwhile, remain calm and resolute, their faces set with determination as they shepherd their young charges to safety. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by families and communities during this tumultuous time in history. The evacuation of children from urban areas to rural locations was a mass operation that saw over three million children leave their homes in the UK between 1939 and 1945. The aim was to protect them from the devastating effects of the bombing raids and to provide them with a safer environment in which to grow up. The evacuation scheme, while well-intentioned, was not without its challenges, and many children were separated from their families, leading to heart-wrenching stories of loss and longing. This photograph, taken in October 1939, is a poignant snapshot of a moment in history that continues to resonate with us today. It serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience of the British people during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty, and the sacrifices they made to protect the future generations.
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