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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation for its youths and girls and those who can afford it will contribute five shillings towards the cost. They will leave for the country early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning. It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under way 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls being entertained by one of their companions.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation for its youths and girls and those who can afford it will contribute five shillings towards the cost. They will leave for the country early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning. It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under way 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls being entertained by one of their companions.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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CASUALTIES AND DAMAGE IN SOUTHERN ENGLAND
Damage and casualties were caused when a block of flats in Southern England received a direct hit from a V bomb during a recent attack.
Photo Shows: A postman makes enquiries among the wreckage. Prams and a dolls cot can be seen among the debris.
March 1945
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ATS GIRL TO BE MAYORESS
A 26 year old girl, Miss Eva Wilkens, Private in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, is to be East Ham's Mayoress. When appointed her widowed mother Alderman Mrs Beatrice Wilkens will become the second woman Mayor of the Borough.
Miss Wilkens Commanding Officer has applied for six months special leave, and if this is not granted Eva will carry on the ATS and devote her spare time to municipal duties.
During the raids they were both bombed out of their East End home.
Photo Shows: Alderman Mrs Beatrice Wilkens, photographed making a telephone call in her London home.
7 November 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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ATS GIRL TO BE MAYORESS
A 26 year old girl, Miss Eva Wilkens, Private in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, is to be East Ham's Mayoress. When appointed her widowed mother Alderman Mrs Beatrice Wilkens will become the second woman Mayor of the Borough.
Miss Wilkens Commanding Officer has applied for six months special leave, and if this is not granted Eva will carry on the ATS and devote her spare time to municipal duties.
During the raids they were both bombed out of their East End home.
Photo Shows: Miss Eva Wilkens, photographed in her Auxiliary Territorial Service Uniform, at her London home.
7 November 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Types of postwomen, dressed in their smart uniforms and handling their bunches of keys before leaving headquarters to make the afternoon collection of mail in the city, London, England.
5 September 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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"FATHER" OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE NOW AN AIR RAID WARDEN
Admiral Mark Kerr, at the age of 76 is now an air raid warden in the Chelsea district of London.
Admiral Kerr is the man who in 1917 persuaded the British Cabinet to form the Royal Air Force.
He was Commander in Chief of the Greek Navy from 1913 to 1915 and in the early days of aviation was famous for his many long distance flights, including an attempt in 1919 to fly the Atlantic.
Photo Shows: Admiral Mark Kerr wearing his air raid warden 's uniform on patrol in Chelsea.
3 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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AIR CADET AWARDED MEDAL BY AIR VICE MARSHAL FOR RESCUING ELDERLY WOMAN FROM BOMBED HOUSE
Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith of Willesden, aged 17,formerly a Kings scout, and a worker in an aircraft factory, was presented with the Cadet Gallantry Medal by Air Vice Marshal Sir Charles Longcroft at Paddington Town Hall. Air Cadet Smith rescued an elderly woman from a bombed house when the walls were crumbling and threatening to collapse at any moment trapping them both.
Photo Shows: Air Vice Marshal Sir Charles Longcroft inspecting the troops after pinning the medal on the chest of Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith.
2 February 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Once again women are being employed by the Postal Authorities for the collection and delivery of letters, thus adding one more job to the long list of imprtant duties now being ably carried out by them, and aiding in the release of more men for Her Majesties Forces.
Photo shows: One of the postgirls sets the hat of her companion at a jaunty angle just before they set out to collect the mail.
1 February 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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A group photo of the catering staff, after a men's dinner in Dartford, Kent, England
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US BUSINESS MAN KEEPS BIGGEST PIG FARM IN BRITAIN HOTEL SCRAPS MAKE FAT PIGS
An American business man, Mr charles J Lytle, owns the largest pig farm in the British Isles. On the outskirts of London, the farm is run on the most modern lines, with brick floored styes and a complete railway with trailers to carry food from one part to another. Here a large number of fine porkers are reared on scraps from surrounding hotels and restaurants. Mr Lytle fought with the British Army in the last was and has lived here ever since. He is playing his part in this fight too, by helping to combat food shortage.
23 December 1940
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US BUSINESS MAN KEEPS BIGGEST PIG FARM IN BRITAIN A BOMB AMONG THE STYES
An American business man, Mr charles J Lytle, owns the largest pig farm in the British Isles. On the outskirts of London, the farm is run on the most modern lines, with brick floored styes and a complete railway with trailers to carry food from one part to another. Here a large number of fine porkers are reared on scraps from surrounding hotels and restaurants. Mr Lytle fought with the British Army in the last was and has lived here ever since. He is playing his part in this fight too, by helping to combat food shortage.
23 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US BUSINESS MAN KEEPS BIGGEST PIG FARM IN BRITAIN; DINING CAR FOR PORKERS
An American business man, Mr charles J Lytle, owns the largest pig farm in the British Isles. On the outskirts of London, the farm is run on the most modern lines, with brick floored styes and a complete railway with trailers to carry food from one part to another. Here a large number of fine porkers are reared on scraps from surrounding hotels and restaurants. Mr Lytle fought with the British Army in the last was and has lived here ever since. He is playing his part in this fight too, by helping to combat food shortage.
Photo Shows: My Lytles model farm.
23 December 1940
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US BUSINESS MAN KEEPS BIGGEST PIG FARM IN BRITAIN - DINNER TIME
An American business man, Mr charles J Lytle, owns the largest pig farm in the British Isles. On the outskirts of London, the farm is run on the most modern lines, with brick floored styes and a complete railway with trailers to carry food from one part to another. Here a large number of fine porkers are reared on scraps from surrounding hotels and restaurants. Mr Lytle fought with the British Army in the last was and has lived here ever since. He is playing his part in this fight too, by helping to combat food shortage.
Photo Shows: the great moment in the day of a pig arrives - dinner time on Mr Lytles model pig farm.
23 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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BETHNAL GREEN HOLDS RABBIT SHOW
Bethnal Green Rabbit Club held a rabbit show, the largest yet held by the Club. The club which has fifty members is doing valuable work in producing as much meat as could be obtained from a flock of 200 sheep.
On an average, each member breeds sixty rabbits a season, each rabbit having a table weight of about five pounds, so that is 15 thousand pounds of meat a year.
There has been such a demand for rabbits for breeding purposes that rabbits which could have been bought pre war for ten shillings are now fetching 25 and 30 shillings.
Photo shows: Rabbits being judged at the rabbit show which was held by the club.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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A SOLDIER MAKES SURE OF HIS XMAS DINNER
Photo Shows: A soldier carrying away a large goose from the Sunday morning market at Club Row.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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XMAS PARTY FOR FORCES OVERSEAS
A Christmas party for the Forces overseas, far from their native lands was given at the Empire Rendezvous in Northumberland Avenue. Members of the Forces from all over the Empire and from the countries of our Allies attended and participated in the general revelry.
22 December 1940
Photo Shows: An Australian seaman (left) tests his lungs against those of a Dutch naval airman in a balloon blowing contest. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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XMAS PARTY FOR OVERSEAS FORCES
A Christmas party for the overseas Forces, far from their native lands was given at the Empire Rendezvous in Northumberland Avenue. Members of the Forces from all over the Empire and from the countries of our Allies attended and participated in the general revelry.
Photo Shows: Members of the Forces enjoying games at the party.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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THIS SOLDIER INTENDS TO HAVE A GOOD XMAS DINNER
Photo Shows: A Tank Corps corporal walking off with four ducks, which are being sold at three shillings each at East Lane, Walworth.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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THIS SOLDIER INTENDS TO HAVE A GOOD XMAS DINNER
Photo Shows: A Tank Corps corporal walking off with four ducks, which are being sold at three shillings each at East Lane, Walworth.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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THIS SOLDIER INTENDS TO HAVE A GOOD XMAS DINNER
Photo Shows: A Tank Corps corporal walking off with four ducks, which are being sold at three shillings each at East Lane, Walworth.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation scheme for its youths and girls at the cost of five shillings for those who can afford it. They will leave early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning.
It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under was 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go away each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls singing along together at the start of their journey.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation scheme for its youths and girls at the cost of five shillings for those who can afford it. They will leave early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning.
It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under was 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go away each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls singing along together at the start of their journey.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation scheme for its youths and girls at the cost of five shillings for those who can afford it. They will leave early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning.
It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under was 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go away each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls walking along together at the start of their journey.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation scheme for its youths and girls at the cost of five shillings for those who can afford it. They will leave early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning.
It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under way 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go away each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls walking along together at the start of their journey.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation scheme for its youths and girls at the cost of five shillings for those who can afford it. They will leave early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning.
It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under way 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go away each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls walking along together at the start of their journey.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WEEKEND EVACUATION FOR FIVE SHILLINGS
Acton is developing a weekend evacuation scheme for its youths and girls at the cost of five shillings for those who can afford it. They will leave early Saturday afternoon and return in time for work Monday morning.
It is hoped that when the scheme is fully under way 300 to 400 boys and girls will be able to go away each weekend.
Photo Shows: Some of the boys and girls walking along together at the start of their journey.
22 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FIRE ENGINE FOR FIFTY SHILLINGS
Firemen of the Finchley AFS Sub Station at Church End, Finchley, have converted a second hand saloon car and "old junk" into a fire engine complete with equipment for the cost of Two Pounds ten shillings. The fire engine is now seeing service.
Photo Shows: One of the firemen loading the equipment on the fire engine
19 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FIRE ENGINE FOR FIFTY SHILLINGS
Firemen of the Finchley AFS Sub Station at Church End, Finchley, have converted a second hand saloon car and "old junk" into a fire engine complete with equipment for the cost of Two Pounds ten shillings. The fire engine is now seeing service.
Photo Shows: The crew on board the fire engine.
19 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Minister Of Food Receives More Canteens, Lord Woolton (left) to-day accepted a large part of the first fleet of 100 mobile canteens presented by Mr Bertram de N. Cruger (right), representative in Great Britain of the American Allied Relief Fund.
19 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Minister Of Food Receives More Canteens, Lord Woolton (left) to-day accepted a large part of the first fleet of 100 mobile canteens presented by Mr Bertram de N. Cruger (right), representative in Great Britain of the American Allied Relief Fund.
19 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Minister Of Food Receives More Canteens, Lord Woolton to-day accepted a large part of the first fleet of 100 mobile canteens presented by Mr Bertram de N. Cruger, representative in Great Britain of the American Allied Relief Fund.
Lord Woolton (right) inspects some of the canteen swith a member of the YMCA Woman's Auxiliary.
19 December 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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EVACU "EASE"
7 December 1940
Photo shows: A little evacuee about to leave a London station from a safety area sitting on a small chair, on a perambulator, which has been placed on a trolley while on their way to the train previous to depart (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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NEW YORK FIRE OFFICERS JOIN LONDON BRIGADE FOR AIR RAID EXPERIENCE
The members of the New York City Fire Department who have come to London to gain first hand experience of fire fighting under air raid condition, have now been attached to the London Fire Brigade.
The visitors are Battalion Chiefs Daniel A Deasy and Frederick G T Wedemeyer and Fireman George T J Scott.
Photo shows: Battalion Chief Frederick G T Wedemeyer of New York taking to girl members of he Auxiliary Fire Service at the London Fire Brigade headquarters.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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NEW YORK FIRE OFFICERS JOIN LONDON BRIGADE FOR AIR RAID EXPERIENCE
The members of the New York City Fire Department who have come to London to gain first hand experience of fire fighting under air raid conditions, have now been attached to the London Fire Brigade.
The visitors are battalion chiefs Daniel A Deasy and Frederick G T Wedemeyer and Fireman George T J Scott.
Photo shows: Battalion Chief Frederick G T Wedemeyer of New York talking with Major Jackson, Officer Commanding the London Fire Brigade, at the headquarters of the Brigade.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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PIONEERS RELEASE DOG FROM AIR RAID DEBRIS AND GIVE IT A MEAL
Men of the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps engaged in clearing air raid debris in the London area discovered a dog which apparently had been buried for about three days.
The Pioneers gave the dog a meal and it appeared little the worse for its experience.
Photo shows: A Pioneer leading away the dog after its release.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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GETTING HIS SHOULDER TO IT
Photo Shows: A typical member of the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps cheerfully shouldering a lump of masonry as he helps to clear air raid debris in London.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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NAZIS UNDER CLOSE WATCH
Photo Shows: German airmen now prisoners of war, surrounded by British guards on the platform of the London railway station where they entrained for an internment camp.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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MORE NAZI PRISONERS INTERNED
Photo Shows: German airmen now prisoners of war, surrounded by British guards on the platform of the London railway station where they entrained for an internment camp.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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BOMBED EAST END CHILDREN NOW LIVE AT DUKES HOME
Twenty poor children from the East End of London, who have been bombed out of their homes, are now living at one of the Duke of Bedford's country houses, Sarratt Mill, near Rickmansworth. The house was used as a fishing lodge by the Duke's mother, the late Duchess of Bedford.
The Duke, who was one of the first to respond to the appeal for country houses for London children from bombed areas, has given the use of the house and the grounds rent free and provided most of the furniture. The children have also been given the ducal trout fishing rights in the stream which runs through the grounds.
The children wo have been sent to Sarratt Mill are aged between six and fourteen.
Photo Shows: Playtime with dolls and toy teaset for East End children at Sarratt Mill.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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BOMBED EAST END CHILDREN NOW LIVE AT DUKES HOME
Twenty poor children from the East End of London, who have been bombed out of their homes, are now living at one of the Duke of Bedford's country houses, Sarratt Mill, near Rickmansworth. The house was used as a fishing lodge by the Duke's mother, the late Duchess of Bedford.
The Duke, who was one of the first to respond to the appeal for country houses for London children from bombed areas, has given the use of the house and the grounds rent free and provided most of the furniture. The children have also been given the ducal trout fishing rights in the stream which runs through the grounds.
The children wo have been sent to Sarratt Mill are aged between six and fourteen.
Photo Shows: Playtime with dolls and toy teaset for East End children at Sarratt Mill.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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BOMBED EAST END CHILDREN NOW LIVE AT DUKES HOME
Twenty poor children from the East End of London, who have been bombed out of their homes, are now living at one of the Duke of Bedford's country houses, Sarratt Mill, near Rickmansworth. The house was used as a fishing lodge by the Duke's mother, the late Duchess of Bedford.
The Duke, who was one of the first to respond to the appeal for country houses for London children from bombed areas, has given the use of the house and the grounds rent free and provided most of the furniture. The children have also been given the ducal trout fishing rights in the stream which runs through the grounds.
The children wo have been sent to Sarratt Mill are aged between six and fourteen.
Photo Shows: Boys and girls from the East End crossing a waterfall in the grounds of Sarratt Mill.
29 October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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BURMA'S GIFT FOR THE BURMA SQUADRONS MESS
In addition to a £100 000 cheque from the Governor and people for the construction and maintenance of a Royal Air Force fighter squadron, Burma has also presented exquisite specimens of the country's handicraft in silver and teak for use in the Burma Squadron's mess. Air Marshal Sir Christopher Courtney, who recevied gifts from Mr Myat Tun, explained that in wartime the squadron could not count on having a fixed mess at any particular station and the gifts would be carefully preserved for happier days.
Air Marshall Sir Christopher Courtney receives the first part of the gifts from Mr Myat Tun. Centre: Sir Harry Lindsay (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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OXFORD IN THE AIR WAR - EVACUEES TAKE PLACE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Oxford, once quiet and sedate seat of learning, has taken on an unfamiliar aspect since the intensification of the air war, for it is now a city of refuge for many thousands of mothers and children from the bombed areas of London. Though some of the colleges of the University have been closed and many of the undergraduates are in the Forces, there are few vacant rooms to be found in the town. The houses where students formerly lived are occupied by evacuees. The pavements of the main street are crammed as never before with pedestrians, restaurants and eating houses are packed with customers at all times of the day, and the cinemas are gratified by the eager patronage of exiled Londoners.
Despite the changed face of the town, however, the past is still represented by undergraduates from the colleges which have remained open as they stroll or cycle through the streets.
Photo shows: A busy street in the city centre of Oxford, with pedestrians, cyclists and cars.
October 1940
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OXFORD IN THE AIR WAR - EVACUEES TAKE PLACE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Oxford, once quiet and sedate seat of learning, has taken on an unfamiliar aspect since the intensification of the air war, for it is now a city of refuge for many thousands of mothers and children from the bombed areas of London. Though some of the colleges of the University have been closed and many of the undergraduates are in the Forces, there are few vacant rooms to be found in the town. The houses where students formerly lived are occupied by evacuees. The pavements of the main street are crammed as never before with pedestrians, restaurants and eating houses are packed with customers at all times of the day, and the cinemas are gratified by the eager patronage of exiled Londoners.
Despite the changed face of the town, however, the past is still represented by undergraduates from the colleges which have remained open as they stroll or cycle through the streets.
Photo shows: A busy street in the city centre of Oxford, with pedestrians, cyclists and cars.
October 1940
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OXFORD IN THE AIR WAR - EVACUEES TAKE PLACE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Oxford, once quiet and sedate seat of learning, has taken on an unfamiliar aspect since the intensification of the air war, for it is now a city of refuge for many thousands of mothers and children from the bombed areas of London. Though some of the colleges of the University have been closed and many of the undergraduates are in the Forces, there are few vacant rooms to be found in the town. The houses where students formerly lived are occupied by evacuees. The pavements of the main street are crammed as never before with pedestrians, restaurants and eating houses are packed with customers at all times of the day, and the cinemas are gratified by the eager patronage of exiled Londoners.
Despite the changed face of the town, however, the past is still represented by undergraduates from the colleges which have remained open as they stroll or cycle through the streets.
Photo shows: The exit of the ABC Cinema, Oxford, with the usher assisting the patrons as they leave.
October 1940
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OXFORD IN THE AIR WAR - EVACUEES TAKE PLACE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Oxford, once quiet and sedate seat of learning, has taken on an unfamiliar aspect since the intensification of the air war, for it is now a city of refuge for many thousands of mothers and children from the bombed areas of London. Though some of the colleges of the University have been closed and many of the undergraduates are in the Forces, there are few vacant rooms to be found in the town. The houses where students formerly lived are occupied by evacuees. The pavements of the main street are crammed as never before with pedestrians, restaurants and eating houses are packed with customers at all times of the day, and the cinemas are gratified by the eager patronage of exiled Londoners.
Despite the changed face of the town, however, the past is still represented by undergraduates from the colleges which have remained open as they stroll or cycle through the streets.
Photo shows: The long queue of people for the ABC Cinema, Oxford
October 1940
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OXFORD IN THE AIR WAR - EVACUEES TAKE PLACE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Oxford, once quiet and sedate seat of learning, has taken on an unfamiliar aspect since the intensification of the air war, for it is now a city of refuge for many thousands of mothers and children from the bombed areas of London. Though some of the colleges of the University have been closed and many of the undergraduates are in the Forces, there are few vacant rooms to be found in the town. The houses where students formerly lived are occupied by evacuees. The pavements of the main street are crammed as never before with pedestrians, restaurants and eating houses are packed with customers at all times of the day, and the cinemas are gratified by the eager patronage of exiled Londoners.
Despite the changed face of the town, however, the past is still represented by undergraduates from the colleges which have remained open as they stroll or cycle through the streets.
Photo show: The busy intersection at Carfax Tower, with pedestrians, cyclists and cars, seen from the corner of High Street and St Aldate's, Oxford.
October 1940
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OXFORD IN THE AIR WAR - EVACUEES TAKE PLACE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Oxford, once quiet and sedate seat of learning, has taken on an unfamiliar aspect since the intensification of the air war, for it is now a city of refuge for many thousands of mothers and children from the bombed areas of London. Though some of the colleges of the University have been closed and many of the undergraduates are in the Forces, there are few vacant rooms to be found in the town. The houses where students formerly lived are occupied by evacuees. The pavements of the main street are crammed as never before with pedestrians, restaurants and eating houses are packed with customers at all times of the day, and the cinemas are gratified by the eager patronage of exiled Londoners.
Despite the changed face of the town, however, the past is still represented by undergraduates from the colleges which have remained open as they stroll or cycle through the streets.
Photo Shows: A quiet and picturesque byway of Oxford undiscovered by the majority of the teeming newcomers to the town.
October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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OXFORD IN THE AIR WAR - EVACUEES TAKE PLACE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY CITY
Oxford, once quiet and sedate seat of learning, has taken on an unfamiliar aspect since the intensification of the air war, for it is now a city of refuge for many thousands of mothers and children from the bombed areas of London. Though some of the colleges of the University have been closed and many of the undergraduates are in the Forces, there are few vacant rooms to be found in the town. The houses where students formerly lived are occupied by evacuees. The pavements of the main street are crammed as never before with pedestrians, restaurants and eating houses are packed with customers at all times of the day, and the cinemas are gratified by the eager patronage of exiled Londoners.
Despite the changed face of the town, however, the past is still represented by undergraduates from the colleges which have remained open as they stroll or cycle through the streets.
Photo shows: Cyclists, including a girl member of the Auxiliary Territorial Service in an Oxford street. Formerly students made the bulk of cycle traffic. Now, many men able to leave the bombed areas pedal through the peaceful town.
October 1940
(FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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