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The evacuees were evacuated on the 3rd of September 1939
They got a letter sent to them saying that they had to take in evacuees because of the world war 2.
Nothing. They didn't even have bread.
"I can't wait to go on this school trip...but why is every child from the child going,not just our school?"
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evacuees boxes
Evacuees had to wear something warm on the train.
Evacuation officially finished in March 1946, although many evacuees' had returned home long before this date. for example by 12 July 1945, 54,317 evacuees had returned to London.
There is no comprehensive official list of evacuees from Essex in 1939, as records were often maintained locally and may vary by locality. Evacuation during World War II involved many children and vulnerable individuals relocating to various areas, primarily rural regions, to escape bombing. Some local authorities may have records of evacuees and their placements, but these are not uniformly compiled at a national level. Local archives or historical societies may provide more specific information on this topic.
Evacuees in WW2 were allowed teddies. Many pictures of evacuees boarding the trains have children with teddies.
Labels were tied on to evacuees when they left home
the best book about evacuees is chivvy billy