The evacuees arrived in Northampton during World War II, primarily starting in September 1939, when the British government initiated the evacuation of children and vulnerable individuals from major cities to safer rural areas. This was part of a broader effort to protect them from the anticipated bombing raids by German forces. Northampton served as one of the many destinations for these evacuees throughout the war.
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.
Northampton Militia ended in 1860.
They got a letter sent to them saying that they had to take in evacuees because of the world war 2.
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evacuees boxes
Evacuees had to wear something warm on the train.
That journey would take roughly an hour by train, and you would arrive at London Euston station.
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.
The Northampton Chronicle & Echo is a local newspaper in Northampton.
The address of the Historic Northampton Museum is: 46 Bridge St, Northampton, MA 01060-2406
The address of the Northampton Area Historical Society is: Po Box 21, Northampton, PA 18067
the best book about evacuees is chivvy billy
Labels were tied on to evacuees when they left home
The Hotel Northampton is located in Northampton, Massachusetts. According to the Tripadvisor website this is the number one ranked hotel in Northampton with a rating of 3.5 stars.