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Fine Art Print : WW2 Evacuation of Barnardos Children
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WW2 Evacuation of Barnardos Children
Girls from Barnardo homes in London area at Paddington station in a pre-war evacuation operation in September 1938. Date: 1938
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Media ID 14408040
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1938 Area Barnardo Barnardos Carehome Evacuation Homes Operation Orphanage Orphans Paddington Pre War Services Welfare Childrens
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a poignant moment from history: the evacuation of Barnardo's children in September 1938. As young girls wait anxiously at Paddington Station, the looming threat of war casts a shadow over their uncertain future. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a stunning addition to any home or office space. Transport yourself back to a bygone era with this evocative and moving piece of history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.8cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the moment of departure for a group of young girls from Barnardo's homes in the London area during the pre-war evacuation operation in September 1938. The image shows the girls, some holding small suitcases and wearing gas masks, gathered at Paddington Station in anticipation of their journey to safety. Barnardo's, a leading children's charity in Britain at the time, had taken in thousands of children in need, many of whom were orphans or from disadvantaged backgrounds. With the looming threat of war in Europe, the organization sprang into action to evacuate the children from urban areas to the countryside, where they would be safer from potential bombings and other dangers. The girls in this photograph are a small part of the larger evacuation effort, which saw over 300,000 children leave their homes and families to be cared for in various institutions and private homes. The evacuation operation was a testament to the resilience and compassion of the British people, who came together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the most vulnerable members of their society during a time of great uncertainty and fear. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the evacuation, and the important role that charities like Barnardo's continue to play in providing care and support to children in need.
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