A new dawn

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Through these dark days, Ruby would find the light at the end of the tunnel . . .

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The People's Friend Special Magazine

18 January, 2023

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Escape from terror

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Mending fences

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To new beginnings

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Best of British

Escape from terror

In 1939, at the start of the Second World War, the government planned to evacuate 1.5 million civilians, mostly school children, mothers and other vulnerable people, from cities at risk of bombing to

Best of British

A lucky escape

The People's Friend Special

Finding our way

The People's Friend Special

A new dawn

The People's Friend Special Magazine

18 January, 2023

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