Great Yarmouth railway station blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Great Yarmouth Vauxhall Station As there was a fear of a German invasion and air raids, 3,700 school children and their teachers were evacuated in five trains from this station to the Midlands on 2nd June 1940 The evacuation saved many lives as Yarmouth was heavily bombed in World War II Recorded plaque organisation: Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society.

Great Yarmouth railway station served as a critical evacuation point during World War II, from which thousands of school children and teachers were safely transported to the Midlands to avoid imminent German air raids, highlighting its role in civilian protection.