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The evacuation called Operation Pied Piper was the British government decision to
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The evacuation called Operation Pied Piper was the British government decision to
The evacuation called Operation Pied Piper was the British government decision to relocate its children out of urban centres to locations where the risk of bombing attacks was low or non-existent. Millions of people, most of them children, were shipped to rural areas in Britain as well as overseas to Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Almost 3 million people were evacuated during the first four days of the operation, making it the biggest and most concentrated population movement in British history.
Our picture shows. Schoolchildren evacuees at Moor Street Station, Birmingham before boarding trains for the East Midlands and rural Derbyshire.
1st September 1939
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21844351
© Mirrorpix
1939 Evacuation Operation Pied Piper Schoolchildren Stations Train War And Conflict
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EDITORS COMMENTS
The Evacuation: A Journey to Safety". In this poignant photo print, we are transported back to the historic moment of Operation Pied Piper during World War Two. It captures a significant chapter in British history when millions of children were uprooted from their urban homes and sent on a journey towards safety. The image showcases schoolchildren at Moor Street Station in Birmingham, eagerly awaiting their departure for the East Midlands and rural Derbyshire. Their innocent faces reflect a mix of emotions - excitement, apprehension, and perhaps even fear. Clutching onto their belongings tightly, they board trains that would take them away from the looming threat of bombing attacks. This photograph encapsulates the magnitude of this operation as it unfolded on September 1st, 1939. With almost three million people evacuated within just four days, it stands as the largest and most concentrated population movement ever witnessed in Britain. Beyond its historical significance lies a deeper narrative; one that speaks to resilience amidst adversity and unity in times of crisis. These brave children embarked on an uncertain journey with hope for a brighter future. Many found refuge not only within different parts of Britain but also overseas in Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who endured such upheaval during World War Two – forever etching their stories into our collective memory.
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