Parents attending an evacuation party, 1939
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Parents attending an evacuation party, 1939
Scene when 1000 parents from Tottenham went by coach to see their evacuated children at Saffon Walden in Essex. Picture shows the reunion of some of the children and their parents outside the town hall. Date: 1939
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Evacuated Evacuation Evacuees Parents Reunion Reunited Walden Ww Ii War Time
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of World War II, this heartwarming scene captures the joyous reunion of parents and their evacuated children at Saffon Walden in Essex, England, in 1939. As part of the evacuation efforts during the early days of the war, over 1000 parents traveled by coach to be reunited with their little ones who had been sent away for safety. The photograph shows the happiness and relief that filled the air as these families were finally reunited, outside the town hall. The children, dressed in their best clothes, eagerly embrace their parents, while the parents look on with pride and love. This poignant moment serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of families during wartime, and the importance of cherishing the precious moments spent together. The forties, a decade marked by the hardships and sacrifices of World War II, saw many such reunions as families were separated and then brought back together. This image captures the spirit of hope and unity that prevailed during those challenging times.
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