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Ww 2 Collection (page 23)

"Remembering the Valor and Sacrifice: A Glimpse into World War II" Amidst the devastation, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Belgian refugee transport WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Belgian refugees WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee distributing centre WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Child evacuees WWII

Child evacuees WWII
Child evacuees travelling towards Liverpool during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Collecting articles to furning refugee houses WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Donating items for refugees WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee waiting room WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee transport WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Fulham distributing centre WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee children in London WWII

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

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

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee police registration WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Collection van with furniture WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee babies born during flight WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee distribution centre WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Filling in Food ration card WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee receiving station WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Quakers aid refugees WWII

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

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Preparing for refugees WWII

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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Rufugee mothers WWII
Refugee mothers can buy a cup of tea from the Voluntary Welfare Workers in England during World War II

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Emigrants WWII
During World war II, representatives of the National Joint Committee for Spanish Relief (in armbands) went through the identity papers and lists of emigrants

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Jewish broadcaster WWII

Jewish broadcaster WWII
Mr. Levin, the Jewish news broadcaster, speaks daily over the American sender XMHA in German to his fellow refugees who most of them have relatives in Germany

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Belgian trawlerman WWII

Belgian trawlerman WWII
Belgian trawlerman fishing during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee hostel furnished WWII

Refugee hostel furnished WWII
Cubicles in a Salvation Hostel in London are hurriedly furnished to receive refugees during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Rusing Firemen WWII

Rusing Firemen WWII
Firemen rush down to main the engines during World War II in England

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee storage WWII

Refugee storage WWII
There are a few storage rooms in each camp where people keep their belongings during World War II. Thus the transfer from summer to winter equipment becomes quite an affair, performed in shifts

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugees from Spitsbergen WWII

Refugees from Spitsbergen WWII
Men from Spitsbergen evacuated to England during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Harbour workers WWII

Harbour workers WWII
Harbour workers greet the SS Sinaia during World War II

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Travelling refugees WWII
Refugees travelling by train during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: House requisition WWII

House requisition WWII
Empty houses in Chelsea are requisitioned by the Town Clerk for refugees and bear this notice on their doors during World War II

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Refugees WWII
Refugees gather to hear speaker during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: London refugee billeting WWII

London refugee billeting WWII
At the Fulham Borough Council, London, a Dutch refugee and his family learn where they will be billeted during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Classroom WWII

Classroom WWII
Refugee boys sitting at attention in the art classroom. They would sit thus whenever the Commandant or a master enter the classroom

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugees on ship WWII

Refugees on ship WWII
Refugees travelling by ship during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Kitchener refugee camp WWII

Kitchener refugee camp WWII
Many of the refugees in Kitchener refugee camp in England preferred to shave themselves and even seemed to enjoy the novelty of camp life in being able to shave outdoors

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugee accommodation request WWII

Refugee accommodation request WWII
London notice outside town hall advertising for accommodation to house Belgian refugees during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Refugees boarding bus WWII

Refugees boarding bus WWII
Refugees, including Jenny de Graaf, board the bus from the receiving centre to distributing centre in Fulham, London, during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Extinguishing a fire WWII

Extinguishing a fire WWII
The Fire has been put out by plunger-men who have extinguished the fire caused by an air raid bombing during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: German soldiers WWII

German soldiers WWII
German soldiers look at captured American vehicles on the Western Front during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: British planes WWII

British planes WWII
British planes carrying Airborne troops for the landing in Holland during World War II, pass over the Belgian flag, symbol of the liberation of the Belgian people

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Blowing up bridge WWII

Blowing up bridge WWII
Blowing up bridge during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: D Day Invasion of France - WW2

D Day Invasion of France - WW2
A circular montage painting depicting D Day, centred around the commander of the US forces, General Eisenhower. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Broadcasting House

Broadcasting House and All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, England. The BBC building is painted with camouflage paint and the windows have blackout during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Wireless Operator School, WWII

Wireless Operator School, WWII
Wireless Operator School, during World War II. Practical telegraphy, receiving and sending on long wire circuits. Preparing for the War Emergency Certificate which means completing the course in

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Observer Corps Centre, World War II

Observer Corps Centre, World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Portable recorder, WWII

Portable recorder, WWII
A portable recorder which is later used to transmit the recording by shortwave, during World War II

Background imageWw 2 Collection: Aircraft Observer Post, WWII

Aircraft Observer Post, WWII
Aircraft Observer Post, during World War II. Two observers with direction and height finders ready to broadcast directions to head observer command




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"Remembering the Valor and Sacrifice: A Glimpse into World War II" Amidst the devastation, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid, a symbol of resilience and determination. #WW2History The call to arms echoes through this recruitment poster, urging brave souls to join the Royal Artillery and defend our nation. #JoinTheFight Behold the mighty Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood, a formidable force that sailed fearlessly in the treacherous waters of WWII. #NavalPower The iconic Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest planes soar through the skies, showcasing British aviation prowess during WW2. #AerialSupremacy Churchill's heartfelt praise for RAF pilots resonates even today as we honor their unwavering courage in defending our skies during WW2. Dive deep into history with a T class submarine - silent warriors beneath the waves who played a vital role in protecting our shores during WW2. Back Them Up. This powerful RAF poster reminds us of the crucial support needed by our brave men and women fighting on all fronts during WW2. Deception became an art form as we cunningly deceived invaders about tide conditions - a strategic move that turned tides against them in WW2. Every scrap counts. Save kitchen scraps to feed hens - a small act with significant impact on food production during rationed times in WW2. The Bismarck battleship looms large, representing both German naval might and Allied determination to overcome adversity during WW2. #HistoricalClash D-Day memories come alive as British & Canadian troops storm Juno Beach, marking one of history's most pivotal moments towards victory in WW2. H. M. S Glowworm's heroic sacrifice lives on; ramming Admiral Hipper showcased unwavering bravery of British sailors in the face of danger.