The evacuees could take one suitcase with warm clothes for the countryside. Children could take a toy or book and photos of their family. They wore their coats on their backs and wore boots if they had them. They took personal hygiene items too.
stuff that they needed
The evacuees brought their own sugar purchased with their ration cards. They were not going to leave it behind since it was a precious commodity. They had to bring their ration cards too. Unfortunately some unscrupulous people stole food and ration cards from the evacuees.
In the movie "Evacuees," Alan Miles mentions that he was carrying a small suitcase with him when he evacuated. He reflects on the limited possessions he could take, emphasizing the emotional weight of leaving behind his home and life. This moment captures the stark reality of displacement during the evacuation.
where did the first ever evacuees come from where did the first ever evacuees come from
evacuees boxes
There may have been evacuees but no one has any prove. Except for in 1917 when two girls sent a letter home to their brother but no one knows if they were just on holiday or if they actually been evacuated.
Evacuees had to wear something warm on the train.
An evacuee's suitcase typically contained essential items such as clothing, personal hygiene products, important documents, and a few cherished belongings like photographs or toys. These items were chosen for their practical necessity and emotional significance, allowing the evacuee to maintain some sense of normalcy and comfort amid the upheaval of evacuation. The limited space in the suitcase meant that every item had to be carefully considered for its importance and usefulness during uncertain times.
The evacuees were evacuated on the 3rd of September 1939
Evacuees in WW2 were allowed teddies. Many pictures of evacuees boarding the trains have children with teddies.
There has only been 2 world wars.
the best book about evacuees is chivvy billy