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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.
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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
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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: Customers flocking into one of the chain restaurants of J Lyons and Company in 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: Members of the Oxford University Officers' Training Unit, which is composed of students preparing for military service, drilling in a deserted road away from the main streets.
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: Men and girls cycling past some of Oxfords venerable buildings. Formerly students made the bulk of cycle traffic. Now many temporary residents travel about the town on bicycles.
October 1940
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BURMA GIVES BRITAIN £100 000 FOR FIGHTER SQUADRON.
Mr L S Amery, Secretary of State for India, presents on behalf of the Burma Fighter Fund a cheque for £100 000 to Air Marshal Sir Christopher Courtney. Yet another token of Burma's devotion to the British Empire's common cause, the money is for the construction and maintenance of a Royal Air Force fighter squadron to be known as the Burma squadron.
The Air Marshal thanks the Secretary of State. Left to right: Sir Christopher Courtney, Mr Clague, Sir Hugh Stephenson and Mr L S Amery.
October 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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The wreckage after a town on the south east coast, possibly Dover, was bombed and machine gunned by enemy aircraft and shelled by long range guns. - United Kingdom 12 September 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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The wreckage after a town on the south east coast, possibly Dover, was bombed and machine gunned by enemy aircraft and shelled by long range guns. - United Kingdom 12 September 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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LONDON UNSCATHED IN WIDESPREAD ENEMY AIR RAID ON ENGLAND.
Attacks over a widespread area of England were made by enemy aircraft and warnings were sounded in many districts, including the regoin of London. Anti-aircraft guns and searchlights were in action.
Some bombs were dropped and it is reported that three persons were killed and several injured. No casualties or damage was done in the London area.
Photo shows: The interior of a Congregational church damaged by a bomb in Eastern England.
25 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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PROBABLE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS PRO-ALLY.
Mr Wendell L Wilkie, a businessman with an income of £15 000 a year, is considered the dark horse for the Republican Party nomination of a candidate for the US Presidential election in the autumn. The Party is meeting at Philadelphia to select a candidate, and it is thought likely that Mr Wilkie will beat the favourites, Senator Robert Taft and Mr Thomas E Dewey.
Opposed to Isolationism, he believes that England is America's first line of defence.
Photo Shows: Mr Wendell L Willkie on right.
25 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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LOCAL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS BRUSH UP THEIR MARKSMANSHIP ON THE RANGES.
Photo shows: Local Defence Volunteers practising rifle shooting on the ranges.
24 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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MAORI SOLDIERS SEE LONDON
Maori soldiers who came to England in the New Zealand contingent taking the opportunity to make a sightseeing tour of London.
24 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FRENCH SOLDIERS IN ENGLISH HOSPITAL
A wounded French soldier accepting a cigar from a visitor to the English hospital where he and a number of his comrades are now recovering.
23 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FRENCH SOLDIERS IN ENGLISH HOSPITAL
French soldiers, two of them colonials, find pleasure in working out a puzzle in the ward of the English hospital where they are now recovering from wounds.
23 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FRENCH SOLDIERS IN ENGLISH HOSPITAL
Wounded French soldiers, convalescing in an English hospital, passing the time with a game of cards.
23 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FRENCH SOLDIERS IN ENGLISH HOSPITAL
Wounded French soldiers , convalescing in an English hospital , still receive their ration of wine just as if they were in France . Parcels of comforts sent by the public include two cases of champagne.
Photo shows: A nurse pouring out the "vin rouge" for French soldiers at the hospital .
23 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Physical training classes which will prepare men for military service and also help to keep munition workers fit and well have been started in various parts of Britian as part of the "Fitness for Service" campaign.
Photo shows: A physical training class exercising at Fulham Football Ground, London, England.
23 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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DOMINION HOMES FOR BRITISH CHILDREN. APPLICATIONS POUR IN.
Ships are to sail soon carrying the first batch of 20000 children from Britain to the safety of the Dominions. They will stay for the duration of the war. Canada is expected to take 10,000, Australia 5000 and New Zealand and South Africa will each take several thousands.
The children will be between the ages of 5 and 16, their passage will be free and they will go into private homes. The cost will be six shillings per week or whatever the parents can pay. Applications, are pouring into the Children's Overseas Reception Board at 45 Berkley Street London, England, W1.
Photo shows: Sorting out one morning's post of applications at the Children's Overseas Reception Board.
22 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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One of the thousands of Italians (centre) who was rounded up by the Canadian authorities after Italy's declaration of war against the Allies.
22 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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British survivors of Dunkirk returning home . 1940
British survivors of Dunkirk returning home .
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On the beach at Dunkirk . Nazis bombs are bursting in the background and machine gun bullets are raking the beach as Allied troops fling themselves down to gain what cover they can while hurrying to the ship from which this grim photo was taken . 15 Jun
On the beach at Dunkirk . Nazis bombs are bursting in the background and machine gun bullets are raking the beach as Allied troops fling themselves down to gain what cover they can while hurrying to the ship from which this grim photo was taken .
June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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British troops arrive back in England following the evacuation of Dunkirk. June 1940 © TopFoto
British troops arrive back in England following the evacuation of Dunkirk. June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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The evacuation of Dunkirk. June 1940
The evacuation of Dunkirk. June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WW2: Dunkirk. Allied troops on transport evacuating them from France, take a look back at the French coast. 22 June 1940.
WW2: Dunkirk. Allied troops on transport evacuating them from France, take a look back at the French coast. June 1940. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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WW2: German troops on the beach at Dunkirk.
WW2: German troops on the beach at Dunkirk.
June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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British troops on an improvised pier of motor vehicles, Dunkirk, 1940.
British troops on an improvised pier of motor vehicles, Dunkirk, 1940. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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B.E.F Leaves for France 1940
B.E.F Leaves for France
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WWII, 1940, wounded soldiers arriving back to Britain after the evacuation of Dunkirk
WWII, 1940, wounded soldiers arriving back to Britain after the evacuation of Dunkirk (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Dunkirk - Tommies with souvenirs at Dover 1940
Dunkirk - Tommies with souvenirs at Dover, 4 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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French Armies flow into England after battling their way through to Dunkirk, 1940.
French Armies flow into England after battling their way through to Dunkirk, 1940. (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Dunkirk - Wounded troops arrive home 1940
Dunkirk - Wounded troops arrive home
4 June 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Three fighter pilots , Royal Air Force Fighter Command Squadron, living day and night in a trailer caravan to be near their Hurricane aircraft .
May 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Royal Air Force Fighter Command Station : a fighter pilot boarding his machine for a night flight.
March 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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SEAMAN'S HOME DESTROYED IN BOMBING AND SHELLING OF SOUTH EAST COAST TOWN : Photo Shows: A rescue party of soldiers at work amid the ruins of a seaman's home destroyed when a town on the south east coast was bombed and machine gunned by enemy aircraft and shelled by long range guns. - United Kingdom 1940 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Letter from Gandhi to Hitler appealing for peace
Letter from Gandhi to Hitler appealing for peace
23 July 1939
Dear friend,
Friends hare been urging me to write to you for the sake of humanity. But I have resisted their request, because of the feeling that any letter from me would be an impertinence. Something tells me that I must not calculate and that I must make my appeal for whatever it may be worth.
It is quite clear that you are today the one person in the world who can prevent a war which may reduce humanity to the savage state. Must you pay that price for an object however worthy it may appear to you to be ? Will you listen to the appeal of one who has seliberately shunned the method of war not without considerable success? Any way I anticipate your forgiveness, if I have erred in writing to you.
I remain,
Your sincere friend
M K Gandhi
As at Wardha C.P.
India.
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