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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....T.Brent Schaus is war bride Doreen Tilley Robinson's grandson and wanted to surprise her grandmother at the Montreal station before her departure to Halifax?s Pier 21. Montreal, 6th November 2006.Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Jacqueline Gendron, 82, thinks about her first journey to Canada as the train makes its way to Halifax. Montreal, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Bev Tosh, 67, is a War Bride's daughter and an artist who has been following the story of many of them all over Canada. Currently she has an exhibition of her paintings in Newfoundland. Montreal, 6th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Many War Brides travelled with their husbands to Pier 21 after over 60 years of marriage. Moncton, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Elsie Williams, 79, came from Keswick, UK and currently lives in Kingston, ON. Montreal 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Yvonne Leahy (left), 80, and Peggie Bailey (right), 80, began their sentimental journey to Halifax, where they became canadians. They originally came from London, UK and currently live in Peterboro. Montreal, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Agnes Gallie, 84, stands in her train bedroom on the way to Halifax to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the War Brides. She came from Northeast Scotland and currently live in Salmo, BC. Montreal 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Sheila Linden (photo), 81, came from London, UK and currently lives in Ottawa. She greets people who are on the streets to welcome the War Brides to their cities. Montreal, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Sheila Linden (left), 81, came from London, UK and currently lives in Ottawa. Mavis Buttlin (right) , 85, came from London, UK and now lives in Victoria, BC. Mrs Butlin has written several books that has published in her own, related to her story as a War Bride. Montreal, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....All stations along the eastward route, war brides such as Peggy Marshall, 80 see flag-waving students greeting them. Mrs Marshall came from England and currently lives in Montreal. Montreal, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Clara Bateman, 82, came to Canada from Lee_on_Solent, UK and currently lives in Belleville, Springbnooke. Montreal, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....The War Brides arrived at the Halifax train station on November 7, 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....A big parade welcome the War Brides at their arrival at the Halifax station. Halifax, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. .....On the 7th of November 2006 more than War Brides arrived at Halifax and were received by the Premier of Nova Scotia and some other important authorities. Halifax, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....A big parade welcomed the War Brides at their arrival at the Halifax train station. Halifax, 7th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Elsie Mills (left), 84, kisses her daughter Betty Hutchinson, 60 at the Halifax train station. They currently live in Glencoe, ON. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Some photographs were displayed at the Pier 21 Museum. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....A ceremony took place at Pier 21 in conmemoration of the 60th anniversary of their arrival to Canada. Jean Dumaine (left) and Mona Fry (right) were some of the participants of the events. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british.....Joan and Paul Dumaine renewed their vowels at Pier 21 after 61 years of marriage. They currently live in Montreal. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Some photographs of the War Brides were displayed at the Halifax train station. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Muriel Andrews and Andy Andrews renewed their vows after 61 years of marriage at Pier 21. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Joan Dumaine (photo) celebrate his 61 anniversary of marriage at Pier 21 in Halifax. Mrs Dumaine was one of the 50,000 war brides who came along with 21,000 children and carried them to an unfamiliar and sometimes an inhospitable world. She currently lives in Montreal. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Joan and Paul Dumaine renew their vows after 61 years of marriage at Pier 21 in Halifax. Mrs Dumaine was one of the 50,000 war brides who came along with 21,000 children and carried them to an unfamiliar and sometimes an inhospitable world. She currently lives in Montreal. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Alma Mc Donald and her husband look out the window at the Halifax train station. Halifax, 9th November 2006 Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Canadians were among the first to come to the assistance of Britain after war was declared in 1939 and they spent more time there than any other member of the Allied Forces. The war brides came from all over the United Kingdom and from nearly every country on the European continent, but the vast majority were british. ....Margaret Weaver, holding the citizenship documents she received when she landed in Canada, talks of her journey. Halifax, 8th November 2006. Photo by Arantxa Cedillo. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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