Emigrants on their way to Canada from Britain, early 1900s

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Emigrants on their way to Canada from Britain, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Emigrants Passage

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This evocative image captures the determination and hope of emigrants from Britain embarking on their journey to Canada in the early 1900s. The vintage photograph, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to an era of great change and movement as people sought new opportunities and a better life in a land far away. The image shows a group of men, women, and children gathered on the deck of a ship, likely their passage to the New World. Their expressions convey a mix of anticipation, anxiety, and resolve as they prepare to leave their homeland behind. The ship, with its sails set against the backdrop of a vast, open sea, symbolizes the unknown and the adventure that lies ahead. The photograph is reminiscent of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with the women wearing long, flowing skirts and bonnets, and the men in suits and hats. The lantern slide, an old photographic medium popular during this time, adds to the nostalgic feel of the image. The emigrants in this photograph represent the millions of people who left their homes in Europe to start new lives in Canada and other parts of the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their stories of courage, resilience, and perseverance continue to inspire us today, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit and the enduring desire for a better future.

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