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Framed Print : Evacuees on a Train
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Evacuees on a Train
Its goodbye to the little tots who are bound for new homes with new parents in the safe country districts of Britain - evacuees looking out of the window of a train
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Media ID 591722
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Bound Districts Evacuation Evacuees Goodbye Homes Labelled Parents Pointing Safe Tots Vulnerable
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the evocative "Evacuees on a Train" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the poignant moment of young evacuees waving goodbye from a train window, embarking on their journey to new homes and families in safer areas during wartime Britain. Add this moving piece to your decor and let the story of resilience and hope unfold, as a reminder of the past and the strength of the human spirit.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.6cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this poignant photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, a group of young evacuees wave goodbye to the world they once knew as they depart on a train bound for new homes in the safe districts of Britain during the 1940s. The children, labeled with their names and destinations, peer out of the train window with expressions of apprehension and sadness, as their parents and loved ones wave farewell from the platform. During World War II, the evacuation of children from urban areas to rural districts was a significant historical event aimed at protecting the vulnerable population from the devastating effects of bombing raids and air attacks. This photograph captures the emotional moment of separation and the uncertainty that came with the evacuation process. The train carriage, filled with the sounds of children's voices and the clinking of suitcases, became a symbol of hope and safety for those leaving behind the chaos and danger of the war. The countryside districts of Britain, with their green fields and open spaces, offered a sense of security and respite from the horrors of the conflict. As the train pulls away from the station, the children's gazes remain fixed on the receding landscape, a reminder of the homes, families, and lives they are leaving behind. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image is a powerful testament to the historical significance of the evacuation process during World War II and the impact it had on the lives of countless children and families. It is a moment frozen in time, a moment of goodbye, and a moment of new beginnings.
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