Witness History

The child evacuees of World War Two

Nov 11, 2022
Kitty Baxter, a child evacuee during World War II, shares her poignant memories of being uprooted from London on her ninth birthday. She describes the stark contrast between her bustling city life and the serene yet strange countryside. Kitty recalls the bittersweet emotions of separation from her family, the challenges of adapting to new surroundings, and the support she and other children received during such a tumultuous time. Her experiences capture the innocence lost amid the chaos of war and the bonds forged in the face of adversity.
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