Evacuation Collection (page 7)

A happy little troupe of London children running to their special classroom in Oxford. Most of them have been away from the danger of London for four years

Sisters of Mercy looking after the homeless children of the East End of London. 16th October 1940

Evacuees during the Second World War. November 1940

A general scene in the main street in the village of Strete, Devon. Villagers are talking about the evacuation that will affect the whole area. November 1943

Evacuees having a picnic under the cedar trees in the gardens of a church in Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire. August 1944

Mothers and fathers at the Welcome Club with their children. The club was formerly Christ Church Weymouth. December 1939

A woman tucking two children into bed, Salisbury Cathedral. Young children and mothers seek refuge from the bombed areas during World War Two. 24th November 1940

Private Amerelli says goodbye to his son, aged five, he is off to fight and mother (behind) is off to work. St Pancras Station, London. 19th November 1942

Headmaster of St Michaels Church School, Buckingham Palace Road, giving children last minute instructions for tomorrows evacuation. 3rd September 1939

Evacuees at a farewell party, playing a game of "Blind Mans Bluff"
Evacuees at a farewell party, playing a game of " Blind Mans Bluff". 14th May 1945

Birmingham children, most of whom have fathers in the Services and mothers in munitions factories - helping to entertain Buzz Bomb evacuees who had the first quiet weekend they have had for weeks

Evacuee children repairing shoes. 7th May 1940

54 boys of the Guernsey State Intermediate School who were evacuated to Oldham in June 1940 today left London Road Station, Manchester of the first part of their journey home

Children evacuated from Rochester to a camp in Wrens Wood, Ashdown Forest, have found their own band, of various instruments. There, amid the pines they have school, and play time is in the open air

Nineteen children living with their mothers under one roof. Pictured, Jean and Joan, two of Mrs Hainings ten children giving a hand with the washing up, while some of the nineteen children

Watched over by their new step mother in Brighton, Sussex, - these children evacuated from Hayter Road in Brixton, London say grace before enjoying some good home cooking. Saying Grace

Evacuation to Wales. August 1940. Many thousands of people, along with vital institutions and priceless historical objects, were evacuated to Wales for safety in the Second World War

Evacuees in Southampton, Hampshire. June 1940

Scene in Church Street, at Isle Abbotts Village in Taunton. Evacuee children surround village postman Bertie Adams hoping for parcels and letters from their London and South Coast homes

Children evacuated from London during World War II. Circa 1939

Mrs Rivers walking with evacuee children at St Pancras. They are returning from Suffolk. September 1939

Scene in the queue at Paddington Station, London, for the train to Wales. July 1944

Evacuees in London. Circa 1939

Children being evacuated from East Coast areas. 2nd June 1940

Evacuation scenes at Euston Station, London, boarding a train to Lancashire. July 1944

Evacuees at a London station. Circa 1939

Evacuees in Birmingham. June 1940

Villagers evacuate to make way for army manoeuvres in a South West county. 11th November 1943

Evacuation. Children at a train station in Liverpool, Merseyide. Picture taken 22nd July 1944

Evacuation of soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force fromm the beaches of Dunkirk in Northern France after large numbers of Belgian, British

A picture of a British infantry regiment who held the whole of a large actor of the Somme during a vital stage In the German Advance

The Battle of Arnhem. Picture shows the first pictured of the evacuated British Airbourne forces from Arnhem. They were taken by a sergeant photographer of the British Army Film

Evacuations of school children rehearsal. Children receiving instructions at St Georges school on evacuation prior to the outbreak of WWII. Circa 1939

A Liverpool air raid warden fully equipped with his whistle and bell ready to sound the warning for an air raid evacuation, 5th September 1939

Loud speaker van drives into the suburbs of Birmingham announcing the evacuation of school children. (Picture shows) Children listening to the announcement in. 1st September 1939

Pupils at the St Michaels-in-the Hamlet Council School, Algburth, await the issue of gas masks and details of evacuation plans. 29th August 1939

From town to country - Boys of King Edward VI School, Birmingham, have reassembled at Repton following their evacuation. Here some of them are seen in the streets of the village 15th September 1939

Somewhere in Derbyshire - Carpentry tools, varnish and paints line the walls of the woodwork room of a school in Derbyshire, where children, evacuated from the Manchester district

As the situation in France deteriorates and the South Coast of the country become vulnerable to enemy attack and invasion. The decision was taken to evacuate the children from these areas

Evacuees from Birmingham arrive Egginton station to escape the bombing 15th September 1940

A London County Council school demonstrates an evacuation prior to the out-break of World War two, 29th August 1939

Pupils of Walworth Central School, making their way across the Elephant and Castle on their way to their receiving station for the great evacuation. 6th September 1939

Evacuees during World War Two. 26th August 1939

Headmaster of St Michaels Church School, Buckingham Palace Road, giving children last minute instructions for tomorrows evacuation. 3rd September 1939

Local resident loads his possessions on to a lorry prior to evacuation. Circa November 1943

South Hams Evacuation. On the November the 4th Devon County Council were informed by the War Office that Slapton Sands and the adjourning 30, 000 acres are to be evacuated

US soldier sharing chocolate with the local children of Slapton during the evacuation of their village. Circa December 1943

US troops arriving in Slapton to help the villagers move their possessions prior to the evacuation of the village. Circa December 1943

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"Evacuation: A Journey to Safety and Hope" In times of crisis, the concept takes center stage, weaving tales of resilience and bravery. From the hallowed halls of Harrogate Ladies College to the humble abodes in Catford, children were uprooted from their homes during World War Two. The Barnardo Evacuees sought solace within the walls of Comlongon Castle in Dumfries, finding comfort amidst uncertainty. As war raged on, parents clung onto hope that sending their little ones away would shield them from harm's way. Small boats emerged as unsung heroes during the Dunkirk evacuation, defying all odds to rescue stranded soldiers. Meanwhile, two innocent girls anxiously awaited their departure at Paddington Station in September 1939 - a poignant image etched into history. Not limited to conflicts alone, evacuations transcended wartime narratives. Union Workhouse in Dursley became a refuge for those seeking respite from adversity. RAF Sea King Helicopter descended upon Crinkle Crags in the Lake District, whisking away an injured walker with unwavering determination. Amidst chaos and destruction, humanity prevailed through acts of compassion and sacrifice. Evacuees found themselves aboard trains bound for unknown destinations; SS St Julien transformed into a beacon of healing as it sailed through Newport Docks as a hospital ship. The Dunkirk evacuation remains etched forever in our collective memory - Operation Dynamo or better known as "The Miracle of Dunkirk. " Against all odds, this audacious endeavor united nations under one purpose: saving lives. Evacuation is not merely about physical relocation; it symbolizes resilience against adversity and hope amidst despair. It reminds us that even amid darkness there exists light – a glimmer that propels us forward towards safety and brighter horizons.