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Background imageRefugees Collection: Civilians were ordered by the Germans to leave the Dutch town of Kerkrade

Civilians were ordered by the Germans to leave the Dutch town of Kerkrade. German soldiers in civilian clothes were found mingled with the Dutch people when Americans came onto the scene

Background imageRefugees Collection: French refugees from the Verson area are seen on the Cheux-Colleville road

French refugees from the Verson area are seen on the Cheux-Colleville road. 7th July 1944

Background imageRefugees Collection: As the Soviet Red Army advance westward into Germany to meet the Allies

As the Soviet Red Army advance westward into Germany to meet the Allies, the German people, caught between two huge armies, jam roads in a frantic effort to get behind American lines

Background imageRefugees Collection: German civilians who have been picked up in villages and brought back to Kleve in our

German civilians who have been picked up in villages and brought back to Kleve in our transport and given food and shelter as the Allied army pushes deeper into Germany 16th February 1945

Background imageRefugees Collection: Yugoslav people settle down to life in a refugee camp operated by the United Nations

Yugoslav people settle down to life in a refugee camp operated by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in the Middle East during the Second world War. April 1944

Background imageRefugees Collection: When the Germans retreated in Yugoslavia, they destroyed t all railways

When the Germans retreated in Yugoslavia, they destroyed t all railways, locomotives and machines capable of helping in the reconstruction of the country

Background imageRefugees Collection: In Bandung Flying Officer L. Sowden, of Cirencester, (left

In Bandung Flying Officer L. Sowden, of Cirencester, (left) helps a Dutch refugee into an R.A.F. aircraft which will take him to Batavia. Circa January 1946

Background imageRefugees Collection: Of ten Norwegian ships which attempted to escape to Britain from Gothenburg

Of ten Norwegian ships which attempted to escape to Britain from Gothenburg, Sweden in March, 1941, only one, a new 10, 000 ton tanker the B.P. Newton, arrived safely at a British port

Background imageRefugees Collection: Norwegians being evacuated along with their luggage from the Svalbard Islands late one

Norwegians being evacuated along with their luggage from the Svalbard Islands late one evening during the Spitzbergen Raid. 2nd September 1941

Background imageRefugees Collection: Destroyer waiting at a jetty at Barentsburg in the Svalbard Islands to take Russian

Destroyer waiting at a jetty at Barentsburg in the Svalbard Islands to take Russian miners and their families off to the SS Empress of Canada. Spitzbergen Raid 25th August 1941

Background imageRefugees Collection: Belgian refugees fleeing the German invasion. May 1940

Belgian refugees fleeing the German invasion. May 1940

Background imageRefugees Collection: French refugees rerunning to their homes behind the Allied front line in Normandy

French refugees rerunning to their homes behind the Allied front line in Normandy, Northern France on an abandoned German motor lorry drawn by two horses. July 1944

Background imageRefugees Collection: Many of these French refugees had not eaten for three or more days

Many of these French refugees had not eaten for three or more days. In a field behind the Allied lines in Normandy, NorthernFrance, they rest and receive food from our troops

Background imageRefugees Collection: Navy rescues Italian refugees. Refugees, surrounded by the remains of their home

Navy rescues Italian refugees. Refugees, surrounded by the remains of their home, wait on the quay for transport to their village after a voyage on board a British ship. 22nd December 1943

Background imageRefugees Collection: Refugees evacuated from Anzio area. 22nd March 1944

Refugees evacuated from Anzio area. 22nd March 1944

Background imageRefugees Collection: Serbian civilians and military forces on the move during the retreat to the Adriatic Sea

Serbian civilians and military forces on the move during the retreat to the Adriatic Sea coast, and Albania. Circa 30th November 1915

Background imageRefugees Collection: Tibetan Refugee Children now living at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe

Tibetan Refugee Children now living at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, enjoy a day out at the Seaside, visiting St Leonards on Sea, a beach in Hastings, East Sussex

Background imageRefugees Collection: Almondsbury residents with their few remaining possessions following the bombing raid

Almondsbury residents with their few remaining possessions following the bombing raid on the nearby RAF Filton and the Bristol Aircraft Factory. 25th September 1940

Background imageRefugees Collection: A man with his children walking the streets through a ruined French town during

A man with his children walking the streets through a ruined French town during the Second World War, August 1944

Background imageRefugees Collection: Civilians leave Erkelenz, Germany after its capture by the Allies. March 1945

Civilians leave Erkelenz, Germany after its capture by the Allies. March 1945

Background imageRefugees Collection: Schooneraende, Belgian refugees driving bullock wagon fleeing the advancing German army

Schooneraende, Belgian refugees driving bullock wagon fleeing the advancing German army. Circa September 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: Jewish refugees on board the Polish liner Pilsudster at Newcastle Quay October 1939

Jewish refugees on board the Polish liner Pilsudster at Newcastle Quay October 1939

Background imageRefugees Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 British civillians evacuated from Egypt arrive at Southampton by

Suez Crisis 1956 British civillians evacuated from Egypt arrive at Southampton by flying boat

Background imageRefugees Collection: Belgian refugees in Ostend make themselves comfortable in bathing machines. 1914

Belgian refugees in Ostend make themselves comfortable in bathing machines. 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: World War One - Polish refugees travel on any available means of transport as they flee

World War One - Polish refugees travel on any available means of transport as they flee from an invaded Poland. 1915

Background imageRefugees Collection: World War One - Refugees walk along the road carrying their possessions after fleeing

World War One - Refugees walk along the road carrying their possessions after fleeing from the advancing enemy Circa 1915

Background imageRefugees Collection: Belgian Women refugees carrying their belongins arriving in the belguim town of Ostend

Belgian Women refugees carrying their belongins arriving in the belguim town of Ostend. September 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: Antwerp on the morning the Germans entered. The scene on the quay as one of the last

Antwerp on the morning the Germans entered. The scene on the quay as one of the last boats to leave, boat prepares to pull away from the dockside. August 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: WW2 Last bridge in Louvain, Belgium where sappers were given orders to blow it up after

WW2 Last bridge in Louvain, Belgium where sappers were given orders to blow it up after evacuating the last of the refugees

Background imageRefugees Collection: WW2 Refugees from Caen in quarries 1944 The photograph shows refugees from Caen

WW2 Refugees from Caen in quarries 1944 The photograph shows refugees from Caen Faubourg de Vancelles and surrounding villages living in quarries near Fleury-sur-Orne

Background imageRefugees Collection: WW2 - June 1944 French refugees receiving food from British troops

WW2 - June 1944 French refugees receiving food from British troops

Background imageRefugees Collection: WW2 - Refugees from Caen living in the quarries

WW2 - Refugees from Caen living in the quarries

Background imageRefugees Collection: WW2 - Hundreds of refugees have been living in the aisles

WW2 - Hundreds of refugees have been living in the aisles, chapels and cloisters of Caen Cathedral. Families set up home in one of the aisles

Background imageRefugees Collection: WW2 - Hundreds of refugees have been living in Caen Cathedral in the aisles

WW2 - Hundreds of refugees have been living in Caen Cathedral in the aisles, chapels and cloisters. Here a family inhabit one of the side chapels

Background imageRefugees Collection: WW2 - June 1944 Military police guard a group of French refugees who were brought

WW2 - June 1944 Military police guard a group of French refugees who were brought from France to a port in England. Their status is unknown and they will be sent for interrogation

Background imageRefugees Collection: Evacuees bound for Canada arrives at their assembly point for registration before

Evacuees bound for Canada arrives at their assembly point for registration before going on to join their ship. The practice of evacuating children overseas stopped after a liner carrying several

Background imageRefugees Collection: Balkan war 1912 A Turkish refugee walking on the mire of the high road to

Balkan war 1912 A Turkish refugee walking on the mire of the high road to Constantinople behind his caravan, during the retreat of Turkish forces from the combined Serbian

Background imageRefugees Collection: The main border crossing from Kuwait in to Saudi Arabia is blocked by Kuwati refugees

The main border crossing from Kuwait in to Saudi Arabia is blocked by Kuwati refugees fleeing from the invading Iraqi forces

Background imageRefugees Collection: Jewish Refugees return home on ships. 1947

Jewish Refugees return home on ships. 1947

Background imageRefugees Collection: The Liner Transylvania brings refugees home to Israel. 1947

The Liner Transylvania brings refugees home to Israel. 1947

Background imageRefugees Collection: Dawn breaks on the Antwerp road revealing a line of refugees making for the city ahead of

Dawn breaks on the Antwerp road revealing a line of refugees making for the city ahead of the advancing Germans. September 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: Refugees from the fighting seen here queuing outside the City Hall in Malines waiting for

Refugees from the fighting seen here queuing outside the City Hall in Malines waiting for relief. Circa August 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: Refugees from the advancing Germans gather outside the Central Railway Station in Antwerp

Refugees from the advancing Germans gather outside the Central Railway Station in Antwerp the day before the Germans start the bombardment of the City. Circa 8th October 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: Senlis a town north of Paris which had been shelled and occupied by the Germans before

Senlis a town north of Paris which had been shelled and occupied by the Germans before being liberated by the French army

Background imageRefugees Collection: Scene from the play Round In. 26th July 1922

Scene from the play Round In. 26th July 1922

Background imageRefugees Collection: Survivors from the previous nights bombing seen here walking through the wreckage of

Survivors from the previous nights bombing seen here walking through the wreckage of Coventry city centre. 15th November 1940 Survivors from the previous nights bombing seen here walking through

Background imageRefugees Collection: Belgian army armoured car seen here close to Termonde. circa September 1914

Belgian army armoured car seen here close to Termonde. circa September 1914

Background imageRefugees Collection: Refugees from the advancing German Army in Brussels seen here awaiting evacuation

Refugees from the advancing German Army in Brussels seen here awaiting evacuation from the city Circa 18th August 1914



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