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Spanish Civil War child refugees arrive at Southampton, 1937
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Spanish Civil War child refugees arrive at Southampton, 1937
Children from Bilbao waiting to land from the Spanish Compania transaltantic liner Habana at Southampton docks-child refugees evacuated to England during the Spanish Civil War, 1937. Date: May 23rd 1937
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23rd Afraid Arrive Asylum Basque Bilbao Escape Evacuated Evacuee Evacuees Fear Flee Habana Immigrant Immigrants Immigration Luggage Refugees Southampton Tranport Waiting Worried 1937 Compania Liner
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This powerful print captures a moment of both fear and hope as child refugees from the Spanish Civil War arrive at Southampton in 1937. The children, hailing from Bilbao, stand on the deck of the Spanish Compania transatlantic liner Habana, their faces etched with worry and uncertainty. With only their small suitcases by their sides, these young boys and girls have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and asylum.
As they wait to disembark onto English soil, one can only imagine the trauma they have endured and the challenges that lie ahead. Despite their tender age, these brave evacuees display a resilience beyond their years as they face an unknown future in a foreign land.
The image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on innocent lives and highlights the importance of compassion and solidarity in times of crisis. These children may be far from home, but they carry with them a glimmer of hope for a better tomorrow.
May we never forget the courage displayed by these young refugees as they embark on a journey towards peace and stability amidst chaos and turmoil.
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