Tens of thousands of children experienced life quite unlike their Merseyside homes when they were evacuated during the Second World War.
But for some pupils, time spent at one of the finest examples of an Arts & Crafts house was more than just your average wartime tale.
In 1941, the junior girls of Huyton College were evacuated to Blackwell, a now Grade I listed building in the Lake District, to escape the bombing of Liverpool.
And like many other youngsters at the time, the schoolgirls made memories they would carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Overlooking lake Windermere, Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, was built as a Lake District rural holiday retreat for Manchester brewery owner, Sir Edward Holt, in the early 20th century.
It was given a new lease of life when pupils from Huyton College were evacuated there and for the junior girls, time spent at Blackwell seemed quite idyllic.
In the summer, pupils are said to have helped local farmers, walked on the fells and spent time swimming in the lake.
Whilst in the winter, they would skate on the flooding courtyard, which was created with buckets of water by lively headmistress Miss Murphy.
Other images offer a glimpse into wartime life at Blackwell, such as the junior girls participating in exercise on indoor gymnastic equipment and outdoor jungle frames.
Audrey Henderson, formerly Heaton, attended Huyton College as a child and has fond memories of her time spent at Blackwell.
Now nearly 90-years-old, she told the ECHO : "I was at Blackwell during the war as an evacuee from Huyton College, I have very happy memories inspite of being homesick.
"Miss Murphy was the Headmistress and she was just magical.
"A delightful, eccentric lady who just lived to make our lives full and enjoyable during difficult times.
"She wore an Irish tweed suit, thick brown stockings, large brogue shoes and a little brown felt hat.
"We were all little girls sent up there to be safe and she was so understanding."
Audrey, originally from Eccleston , re-visted Blackwell with a friend just over a decade ago and said she would love to return again.
She said: "I don't think I really appreciated the house being so young but I loved the grounds and learning to swim in Windermere.
"Sundays were exciting too we cycled to church at Winster, but if for any reason we could not manage it we were privileged to travel in Miss Murphy little car."
Huyton College was a private school for girls founded in 1894, which catered for girls between the ages of six and 18.
It was also the sister school to Liverpool College and educated both day girls and boarders.
After the war, Huyton College reopened, but continued to use Blackwell as a preparatory school until 1962.
When the Huyton College junior girls left, Blackwell School was formed, with lessons continuing until 1976.
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, is open to the public and features the fascinating stories and photographs of former Huyton College pupils in a permanent display about its former school life.
The display has also been supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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