Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation
I can describe Paul Stephenson's life when he was evacuated during the Second World War.
Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation
I can describe Paul Stephenson's life when he was evacuated during the Second World War.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Paul Stephenson was born in 1937 and was evacuated when he was three years old because of the Second World War.
- He lived in the countryside for the next seven years and enjoyed paddling in streams and hunting rabbits.
- However, Paul was always treated differently because he was the only black child.
- When he returned to London his classmates made fun of the colour of his skin.
Keywords
Second World War - the Second World War involved lots of countries fighting between 1939 and 1945
Evacuated - when people are evacuated they are moved from a dangerous area to a safer one
Countryside - the countryside means areas with lots of fields which are away from towns and cities
Common misconception
That evacuation was a negative experience for all children.
Lots of children had healthier diets, more freedom and enjoyed their lives in the countryside.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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this involved lots of countries fighting between 1939 and 1945
areas with lots of fields which are away from towns and cities
when people are moved from a dangerous area to a safer one