Included in this selection you will see hundreds of child evacuees queuing up for the buses to take them out of the area, more evacuees at Petersfield Railway Station, Mothers and their children at an air raid shelter at Commercial Road, Mile End, Portsmouth evacuees near Portsmouth and Southsea Railway Station and more at Hambledon and children wearing their gas masks while playing in the playground.
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Nearly two million children were evacuated from their homes at the start of World War Two.
The children had to endure rationing, gas mask lessons and living with strangers in different towns and cities.
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Nearly two million children were evacuated from their homes at the start of World War Two.
5. Portsmouth children affected by war
Evacuees queue up for the buses that will take them out of Portsmouth. The News PP303
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6. Portsmouth children affected by war
Evacuees at Petersfield Railway Station. The News PP295
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7. Portsmouth children affected by war
Stamshaw evacuees at Eastleigh with Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth in December 1939. The News PP302
Photo: The News archive
8. Portsmouth children affected by war
Portsmouth evacuees near Portsmouth and Southsea Railway Station. The News PP290
Photo: The News archive