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What is an What is an ‘Evacuee’ ?‘Evacuee’ ?
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World War 2 started in 1939. Children that lived in cities were in constant danger of bombs.
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Children were moved to the countryside away from the bombs. These children were called ‘evacuees’.
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Children went to school and were taken to train stations. Here they were given a label to wear.
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They got onto a train and went to the countryside. Their families did not know where they were going.
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Children took a small suitcase containing pyjamas, clean clothes, a teddy, soap and a toothbrush.
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Children had to carry a gas mask in a bag at all times. They would help them breathe during attacks.
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Some children thought this was a big adventure. Others were frightened and wanted their Mums.
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Once in the countryside these children would live with a new family and went to new schools.
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Once in their new homes the children would write letters to their families. Most wanted to go home.
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After the war ended in 1945 some evacuees returned home. Others stayed in their new homes.