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Arrival of the Evacuees - World War Two, Luton, Bedfordshire
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Arrival of the Evacuees - World War Two, Luton, Bedfordshire
Arrival of the Evacuees - World War Two, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. Stamps were issued for the Children to write home Date: 1940s
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Arrival Bedfordshire Evacuees Issued Luton Stamps Write
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This poignant photograph captures the moment of arrival for evacuee children in Luton, Bedfordshire during the 1940s as they begin their new lives away from the bombing raids and danger of World War Two. The image shows a group of young boys and girls, dressed in their best clothes and clutching small suitcases, disembarking from a bus under the watchful gaze of adults. The scene is one of both excitement and apprehension, as the children embark on a new journey, leaving behind their homes, families, and familiar surroundings. The date of this photograph is marked by the presence of stamps in the hands of some of the children. These stamps were issued to them to enable them to write home to their families and keep in touch during their evacuation. The evacuation of children from urban areas to safer rural locations was a mass movement that began in September 1939, as the threat of war loomed over Britain. By the end of the war, over three million children had been evacuated. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the impact of war on the lives of children and the lengths to which families and communities went to protect them. It also highlights the resilience and adaptability of young people in the face of adversity. The image is a significant historical document, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history and the experiences of a generation of children who lived through the Second World War.
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