Evacuees

Many children were evacuated to the country during World War II. The Government thought they would be safer there rather than in the city. Heavy Bombing from enemy forces made conditions very difficult. Goodnight Mister Tom tells the story of William, a young boy evacuated from London.

[|Tales of London]is an interactive online book that has an interesting chapter about the Blitz, Bombs and Blackout.

media type="youtube" key="e0dv9RqWKTw" height="344" width="425" [|Audio of Princess Elizabeth and Margaret]with a message for evacuated children.

media type="youtube" key="voUe1WFBD9Q" height="344" width="425" [|Evacuation of Children during World War II] -a collection of photos and video clips.