Behind the walls of a West Vancouver house lie the memories of a mission of mercy. Built in 1926, 2337 Lawson Avenue was - between 1941 and 1954 – the home of Emma Walker, someone who deserves recognition. Emma, often referred to in formal circles as Mrs Frank Walker, was instrumental in bringing about the evacuation of children from cities bombed by the German Luftwaffe during the second world war.

Gone, but not forgotten. Read about the house that brought me to North Shore Heritage a few years ago and got me started as a heritage writer. Although it’s no longer standing, I’ve documented it inside and out for you with photos, and shared some history about its early residents.