Evacuee Collection (page 3)

MISSISSIPPI FLOOD, 1927. Refugee camp at Hickman, Kentucky, at the time of the Great Mississippi River Flood, April 1927

MISSISSIPPI FLOOD, 1927. Refugee camp on high ground near Vicksburg, Missisippi, at the time of the Great Mississippi River Flood, April 1927

MISSISSIPPI FLOOD, 1927. Refugees from Murphy, Mississippi, on their way to Vicksburg aboard the gas boat Otter at the time of the Great Mississippi River Flood, 27 April 1927

CHINA: REFUGEES, 1927. Refugees from the fighting between Kuomintang forces and warlords in northern China photographed on a railroad platform in Zhengzhou, Henan province, January 1927

A young evacuee of Japanese ancestry waits for bus with family baggage
A young evacuee of Japanese ancestry waits with the family baggage before leaving by bus for an assembly center in the spring of April 1942, California

CHINA: SHANGHAI, c1910. Chinese refugees aboard the steamship Kiang Yung, Shanghai, China. Photograph, c1910

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Evacuee Son returns home
Evacuee Son (who has had a growth spurt!) returns home to a surprised Mother!! Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Little girl searching for her home
This charming comic social commentary card from WW2 is either a little girl pondering where her new home will be (following her evacuation from the big city) or (potentially)

Waiting For The Train
3rd December 1939: Anxious watchers at the barrier of Ipswich railway station waiting for the LNER Evacuation Special train to arrive bringing evacuees to safety from London. (Photo by H. F)

Naval cadets from the Thames Nautical College training ship HMS Worcester are being evacuated from Greenhithe to the countryside

Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, running down a country road. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, running down a country road. 1939/40

Naval cadets from the Thames Nautical College training ship HMS Worcester are being evacuated from Greenhithe to the countryside

Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939/40

Evacuated children go for a ramble in Wye, Kent. 1939

Evacuated children go for a ramble in Wye, Kent. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children go for a ramble in Wye, Kent. 1939/40

In response to the dangers of war the British government launched a scheme to evacuate the children from major urban centers to private housing in more rural areas

Marchant Hill Camp School - August 1945
View of three wooden huts George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N25312

NFS personnel helping evacuees, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping evacuees board a train at St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing

NFS firefighter helping evacuees, St Pancras, WW2
NFS firefighter handing a baby to its mother after she is safely installed in a railway carriage at St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944

Rescuing evacuees

Caring for Evacuated Mothers and babies
Public Information poster issued by the Ministry of Health relating to the caring of evacuated babies during the bombing of Britain

Policewoman with evacuee children
A policewoman helping evacuee children find their train out of London during the Second World War

Paris evacuation WWII
Parisians leaving the city for safer havens. Here a poor family is using all possible means of locomotion to leave, wheeling their grandmother in a pram

French evacuees WWII
French evacuees after the Paris bombardment leaving for Grenoble at the Gare de Lyon

American children in England WWII
American children in England during World War II

Evacuee childrens school WWII
A school for evacuee children in England during World War II

Child evacuees WWII
Child evacuees travelling towards Liverpool during World War II

Refugee children in London WWII
Young Belgian refugees having a meal at a London station after their arrival in England the day before during World War II

The Blitz on London with Churchill and Royal Family
A circular painting depicting different aspects of the Blitz on London, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inspecting bomb damage, home guard serving tea

Evacuee Kisses Mother
A young boy, about to be evacuated, gives his pretty mother a goodbye kiss on her cheek

Leningrad Evacuee
A child about to be evacuated across Lake Lagoda

Young Evacuees
Two young evacuees with their belongings

Evacuees on Corner
A group of evacuee children standing on a street corner

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"Catford Evacuees: Finding Safety and Shelter in the Countryside during World War Two" During the tumultuous times of World War Two, countless children were sent away from their homes in urban areas to find safety in the countryside. Known as evacuees, these brave young souls embarked on a journey towards an uncertain future. One such place that provided refuge was the Union Workhouse in Dursley, Gloucestershire. Here, children found solace amidst chaos and formed new bonds with fellow evacuees who shared similar experiences. The image of a child at a receiving center during WWII captures both hope and apprehension. These centers became temporary homes for displaced youngsters, offering them shelter until they could be placed with host families willing to take them in. In 1941, an iconic photograph emerged showing evacuee children wearing gas masks near Windsor. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of war that loomed over their innocent lives. Evacuation became more than just an act of survival; it transformed into a national service. Posters urging citizens to participate showcased how this collective effort aimed to protect future generations from harm's way. Sheep Hatch Camp Schools played a vital role in educating evacuated children after the war ended on October 5th, 1945. These schools not only provided academic instruction but also fostered resilience and camaraderie among those who had endured so much together. The sight of evacuees waiting anxiously at Paddington Station in 1939 evokes mixed emotions - fear mingled with anticipation for what lay ahead. It was here that many bid farewell to loved ones before embarking on their unknown journeys towards safety. Even women joined forces during wartime efforts; woman police officer Kathleen Saville exemplified strength and dedication as she protected Londoners throughout WW2 – including vulnerable evacuee children seeking refuge from danger.