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Children evacuated to the USA return home to England. They went away as school children
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Children evacuated to the USA return home to England. They went away as school children
Children evacuated to the USA return home to England. They went away as school children but now come back home as grown-up children. Here they are seen making up their faces before leaving the ship.
August 1945
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21372768
© Mirrorpix
Evacuation Evacuees Girls Make Up Returning Home Ship Teenagers
Reunited and Transformed - Evacuated Children Return Home to England
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant print captured in August 1945, we witness a remarkable moment of transformation as children who were once sent away from their homes during the Second World War return to England. These youngsters, who departed as innocent school children, now step off the ship as grown-up teenagers. The image portrays a group of girls gathered on the ship's deck, engrossed in an activity that symbolizes both their journey and newfound independence - applying makeup. As they carefully enhance their features with youthful enthusiasm, one can sense a mix of excitement and nervousness radiating from them. This snapshot encapsulates not only the physical changes these evacuees have undergone but also the emotional growth they have experienced while being separated from loved ones for years. The war may have disrupted their childhoods, but it has also forged unbreakable bonds among these friends turned family. As they prepare to disembark onto English soil once again, one cannot help but marvel at their resilience and strength. Their return signifies hope restored after enduring unimaginable hardships far away from home. Memory Lane Prints' captivating photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of war on young lives and highlights the indomitable spirit that carried these brave souls through adversity.
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