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Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England.
1939/40
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10986289
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Boys Child Children Countryside Elderly Evacuee Girl Girls Little Old Man Operation Pied Piper Play Playing Rural September 1939 World War Two Ww2 Second World War Ww2 Wwii World War Two Youth
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our evocative Framed Print of 'Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939/40' by renowned photographer John Topham from TopFoto. This poignant image captures the spirit of the evacuation era during World War II, with children in their best clothes and bags in hand, leaving their homes in search of safety. Add this historic piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office. Each print is carefully framed with archival-quality materials to preserve the image for generations. Order now and relive a moment in time.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939/40
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant print captures a significant moment in history during the early days of World War II. In the midst of uncertainty and fear, these brave young souls were evacuated from their homes in urban areas to seek refuge in the peaceful countryside of Wye, Kent. The image showcases a group of boys and girls, ranging from little ones to teenagers, as they engage in playful activities amidst the rural landscape. Their innocent smiles and carefree demeanor serve as a stark contrast to the turmoil unfolding around them. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness both resilience and vulnerability. The presence of an elderly man suggests that communities came together to support these displaced children during such challenging times. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of Operation Pied Piper – one of the largest mass evacuations ever undertaken – which aimed to protect civilians from potential bombings by relocating them away from major cities. As we delve into this historical treasure captured by John Topham, let us reflect on the bravery exhibited by these young evacuees who found solace amidst unfamiliar surroundings while their lives were forever altered by war's relentless grip.
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