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Evacuees

On Spetember 1st 1939 the first Evacuees from London arrived
(picture from Rushden Echo & Argus Dec 29th 1939 - from microfilm viewer)
Evacuees arrive from Walthamstow
(picture from Rushden Echo & Argus Dec 8th 1939 - from microfilm viewer)

Evacuees also came from Colchester - a garrison town - some to Alfred Street School where sadly, a bomb killed three evacuee girls.

If you were an Evacuee in Rushden and would like to share your memories with us, please contact us.

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