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Parents from London are reunited with their evacuated children in Saffron Walden, Essex, during World War II, 22nd October 1939. Nearly 1,000 parents attended the reunion party, hosted by the Mayor of the town. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Parents from London are reunited with their evacuated children in Saffron Walden, Essex, during World War II, 22nd October 1939. Nearly 1,000 parents attended the reunion party, hosted by the Mayor of the town. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)