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A West Bromwich school bus. Cars can be seen on the right and the left of the photograph. The reverse of the photograph reads "West Bromwich school bus".

A letter sent from the West Bromwich Education Committee, signed by L.G. Rose, Evacuation Officer. The letter provides a list on what is necessary to prepare for when an evacuation is ordered, including what to pack.

A document from the West Bromwich Education Committee providing information and advice on the evacuation of West Bromwich.

A letter concerning the proposed government evacuation scheme detailing the circumstances for the proposed evacuations. The letter is signed by L.G. Rose Director of Education and Evacuation Officer.

A letter signed by the headmaster of West Bromwich Grammar School, P. W. Butler. The letter concerns the decision to evacuate students.

A pamphlet created giving government advice and information for their evacuation scheme. The pamphlet details payments, conditions, assembly points and how to register for the scheme. The last page asks for volunteers to help with the scheme.

A letter sent to George Shephard Johns' parents concerning the government evacuation scheme. The Municipal offices ask George's parents for a contribution for an allowance.

A letter from George Shephard Johns sent to his mother and father, Harold Johns and Florence Shephard. George thanks his parents for their letter he received and lets them know he will be starting school and needs some books. He also tells his…

A postcard from George Shephard Johns sent to his mother and father, Harold Johns and Florence Shephard. In the postcard George thanks his parents for the card he received from them.

A hand written letter sent to George Shephard Johns from a relative. The letter concerns sending sympathies to George on the death of his mother. The letter also provides general family updates concerning George's relatives.

A white, detached, shirt collar with names and addresses.

A vertical aerial photograph of West Bromwich. Canals and railway branches are clearly visible.

Identification kindly provided by Richard Evans of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.