Evacuated Children with their Teacher, 1943. Creator: Unknown

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Evacuated Children with their Teacher, 1943. Creator: Unknown

Evacuated Children with their Teacher, 1943. Scene from the Second World War: British evacuees in the countryside. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

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Cicely Mccall Educator Evacuation Evacuee Home Front Journey Mccall Cicely Occupations Schoolchild Schoolchildren Teacher Teaching Trip War Effort Women At Work Womens Institute 2nd World War Evacuees School Trip Second World War World War Two

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Evacuated Children with their Teacher," 1943: A poignant snapshot of the Second World War home front in rural Britain. In this photograph, a group of young evacuees, bundled up against the cold, sit on the floor of a school bus. Their teacher, dressed in a sensible blouse and skirt, stands at the front of the bus, her expression a mix of concern and determination. The children, some holding toys or books, look tired but hopeful as they embark on another journey from their temporary rural homes to their makeshift school. During the 1940s, as the realities of war hit Britain's urban areas, the government implemented a mass evacuation of children from cities to the countryside. This initiative, known as the "Evacuation of Children from the Cities," aimed to protect children from the bombings and other dangers of urban life. The Women's Institutes, a network of volunteer women's groups, played a crucial role in the evacuation effort, providing temporary accommodation, food, and education for the evacuees. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, captures the spirit of resilience and community that defined the British home front during the Second World War. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by teachers, volunteers, and families during this period, as they worked together to ensure the safety and well-being of the nation's children. The photograph is from Cicely McCall's book "Women's Institutes," published by Collins, London, in 1943. It is a powerful testament to the rural life and regionalism of the time, as well as the important role of women in the war effort. The image is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of evacuees and their teachers during the Second World War.

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