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Poster Print : Evacuees on a Train
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Evacuees on a Train
Its goodbye to the little tots who are bound for new homes with new parents in the safe country districts of Britain - evacuees looking out of the window of a train
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Media ID 591722
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Bound Districts Evacuation Evacuees Goodbye Homes Labelled Parents Pointing Safe Tots Vulnerable
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the evocative "Evacuees on a Train" poster print from the Media Storehouse range, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant image captures the moment of departure for young evacuees, bound for new homes and families in the safety of country districts during wartime Britain. The children's hopeful and curious expressions as they gaze out of the train window create an emotional connection that transcends time. Add this historic print to your collection and let the story of resilience and courage inspire you every day.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, a group of young evacuees wave goodbye to the world they once knew as they depart on a train bound for new homes in the safe districts of Britain during the 1940s. The children, labeled with their names and destinations, peer out of the train window with expressions of apprehension and sadness, as their parents and loved ones wave farewell from the platform. During World War II, the evacuation of children from urban areas to rural districts was a significant historical event aimed at protecting the vulnerable population from the devastating effects of bombing raids and air attacks. This photograph captures the emotional moment of separation and the uncertainty that came with the evacuation process. The train carriage, filled with the sounds of children's voices and the clinking of suitcases, became a symbol of hope and safety for those leaving behind the chaos and danger of the war. The countryside districts of Britain, with their green fields and open spaces, offered a sense of security and respite from the horrors of the conflict. As the train pulls away from the station, the children's gazes remain fixed on the receding landscape, a reminder of the homes, families, and lives they are leaving behind. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image is a powerful testament to the historical significance of the evacuation process during World War II and the impact it had on the lives of countless children and families. It is a moment frozen in time, a moment of goodbye, and a moment of new beginnings.
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