Refugee Collection (#24)

Red Cross refugee care WWII
At the Fulham Institute, Red Cross nurses look after baby refugees and children during World War II

Refugees arriving in London WWII
Refugees arriving in London

Spanish refugees WWII
Mexico-bound refugees sunbathing during voyage to Mexico during World War II. The photo was taken on the steamer Sinaia when she crossed the Atlantic carrying sixteen hundred Spanish refugees to Vera

Sandwich WWII
Refugees at the Sandwich Barbican, which was probably built about the middle of the 16th century. In the afternoon, from 4:30 to 7pm

Refugees travelling WWII
Refugees travelling by train during World War II

Belgian refugees on ship WWII
Food supplies were taken out to the Belgian ship and distributed amongst the refugees. Here a Belgian mother feeds a baby with pieces of bread broken from a loaf that she received

Refugees in Mexico WWII
On arrival, the refugees greet the Mexicans who came to the pier to welcome them during World War II

American children in England WWII
American children in England during World War II

Children broadcasting WWII
British children broadcasting from New York during World War II. Martin Clemser (2.5 years), son of R. Glemser of the BBC and Josephine Martin (4 years), daughter of William H

Refugee children WWII
British refugee children in USA during World War II leaving New York for the Guggenheim Estate, Long Island

Refugees in London WWII
A mother and child awaiting registration, some of the refugees waiting to register and be given billets at the Empire Sports Pool in Wembley, London

Waiting refugees WWII
Refugees patiently waiting on the quayside during World War II. Issuing tickets lasted throughout the night from 6:30pm until 7am on May 24th and was conducted by the light of the ships searchlights

Child refugee WWII
Refugee child playing amongst the luggage

Sandwich Guildhall WWII
Town officials outside the the Guildhall of Sandwich, build in 1658, now with a 1939 barricade of sandbags around it. Photo taken during actual air raid warning

Collecting supplies for refugees WWII
Rich and poor alike bring gifts to the Womens Voluntary Service Depot for the Belgian refugees during World War II. Here the local chimney sweep brings a pram whilst Lady Lucas Tooth

Kitchener Camp WWII
Refugees working in the fields near Kitchener Camp during World War II

Refugee baby WWII
New-born refugee baby during World War II

Womens sewing circle WWII
At Chelsea Town Hall, Lady Musprett is in charge of the sewing circle of Voluntary Workers who are here making black curtains and towels for use in the refugees billets during World War II

Refugee preparation WWII
Miss Moorhouse carries a heavy load of crockery whilst fitting out a house to be used for refugees during World War II

Refugee ship WWII
Refugee ship during World War II

Internal refugees WWII
Refugees bombed out by the London blitz during World War II

Evacuation from Ireland WWII
The Pola family now aboard leaving to America, waving tender farewell over the rails for the last view of Galway

Preparing for refugees arrival WWII
The Cheyne Hospital in London prepares to receive refugees. Camp beds are set up in the wards and the beds fixed with a number to identify the occupant

Refugee children from Gibraltar WWII
Some of the children who came to London from Gibraltar during World War II and who had been found homes at Lancaster Gate

Furniture collection for refugees WWII
Furniture was collected from local residents during World War II. Here, a wardrobe is being brought from the basement of the Honourable Mildred Campbells house in Chelea, London

Spanish refugees bid farewell to France during World War II

Womens Voluntary Service WWII
Lady Locas Tooth in charge of Chelsea Womens Voluntary Service discusses plans for receiving refugees with Mrs Montague Norman

Furnishings for refugees WWII
Lady Holberton in charge of the Depot helps to bring in goods supplied by local residents in London during World War II

Czech refugees singing WWII
Czech refugees in their English home tried to keep the culture of their native lands alive in various ways during World War II

Belgian refugee transport WWII
Belgian refugees entering the bus that is to take them to the distributing centre during World War II in London

Belgian refugees WWII
Belgian refugees at a London station having a meal during World War II

Refugee distributing centre WWII
Banner stretches across the platform in the distributing centre to welcome Dutch and Belgian refugees to England during World War II

Collecting articles to furning refugee houses WWII
Local residents in Chelsea, London, give household articles towards furnishing houses for refugees. Here Mrs. Gamis sees her gifts loaded on to a collecting van

Donating items for refugees WWII
Rich and poor alike bring useful articles to the Womens Voluntary Service Depot to help equip requisitioned houses for refugees

Refugee waiting room WWII
Officials of the Fulham Borough Council in London take down particulars from refugees in the waiting room of the distributing centre. Note pile of gasmasks in the foreground

Refugee transport WWII
London police carrying gas masks and steel helmets help the refugees to load their luggage on the bus in London during World War II

Fulham distributing centre WWII
Refugees arriving at the distributing centre organised by the Fulham Borough Council in London during World War II

Refugee children in London WWII
Young Belgian refugees having a meal at a London station after their arrival in England the day before during World War II

Refugee family at station WWII
Family of refugees at a train station during World War II

Collection van WWII
Blankets are collected by van to be used in refugee billets in England during World War II

Refugee police registration WWII
Belgian refugees register with the British police on arrival in Britain during World War II

Collection van with furniture WWII
Any articles useful in furnishing houses requisitioned for refugees are collected by vans from local residents during World War II

Refugee babies born during flight WWII
Born during the voyage, these infants will know of the terrors through which their parents lived for their principles, only by listening to stories to be told in the future of that tragic mass exodus

Refugee distribution centre WWII
An official interpreter at the distributing centre helps Belgian refugees fill our food ration cards during World War II

Filling in Food ration card WWII
Jenny de Graaf, a Belgian refugee arriving in London, fills out a form for a food ration card at the Fulham distributing centre during World War II

Refugee receiving station WWII
The Fulham Institute in London where refugees were received directly from the station before being sent to the distributing centre during World War II

Quakers aid refugees WWII
The Quakers organised that each child on board the refugee steamer received a glass of milk twice a day

Preparing for refugees WWII
Any items useful in furnishing houses are requisitioned for refugees and collected by vans from local residents in England during World War II

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From the ravages of war to the pursuit of a better life, the journey of a refugee spans across time and continents. In the midst of World War II, a child finds solace at a receiving center, seeking safety amidst chaos. Across the Atlantic in 1930s USA, a migrant mother dreams of stability for her family as they navigate an uncertain future. Fast forward to Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where UN-Refugees seek shelter from conflict's grip. Meanwhile, in drought-stricken Montana during 1936, one man flees his homeland in South Carolina to escape not only drought but also relentless grasshoppers. In Congo's North Kivu region, hope flickers amidst adversity as refugees strive for peace and security. Mudros becomes home to Russian refugees seeking sanctuary during times of turmoil in Greece. The fight against injustice echoes through protests against refugee detention centers worldwide - voices demanding compassion and understanding resonate loud and clear. History repeats itself as Belgians flee Termonde during World War I's outbreak in 1914 while Belgian refugee children find themselves displaced once again amid WWII's horrors. Through it all, resilience prevails - stories that remind us that humanity knows no borders or boundaries. The plight of refugees serves as a stark reminder that empathy is our greatest strength; together we can build bridges towards a brighter tomorrow.