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Evacuee arriving at her new home with the Billeting Officer
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Evacuee arriving at her new home with the Billeting Officer
An Evacuee arriving at her new temporary home. The great evacuation scheme, arranged by the Miistry of Health, was carried out by school teachers, members of the WVS and local authorities. Here Mrs R. greets new arrival Ann accompanied by the Billeting Officer, who is the local farmers wife. Date: circa 1941
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Arriving Billeting Defence Evacuee Hinde Homefront Temporary
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Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of World War II, the evacuation scheme, orchestrated by the Ministry of Health, became a beacon of hope for countless children and families. This poignant moment captures the arrival of young Ann, an evacuee, at her new temporary home. The scene is set in the early 1940s, with the warm and welcoming face of Mrs. R., the local farmer's wife, acting as the Billeting Officer. As part of the evacuation effort, teachers, members of the Women's Voluntary Service (WVS), and local authorities worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those displaced by the war. The evacuation scheme aimed to move children from urban areas, which were considered high-risk targets for enemy attacks, to safer rural locations. Ann, with a mixture of apprehension and excitement, steps off the bus, her small suitcase in hand. The Billeting Officer, Mrs. R., extends a comforting hand and a reassuring smile. This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter in Ann's life, filled with the unknown, but also with the promise of safety and care. This photograph, taken by renowned photojournalist John Hinde, offers a glimpse into the home front during wartime, illustrating the spirit of civil defense and the resilience of the British people during the 1940s.
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