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Crushing bones, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
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Crushing bones, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Inmates crushing bones at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden to house feeble minded children. The site, at Kenninghall, was originally the Guiltcross Union workhouse. In 1904 it had become the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, also run by Burden
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in the daily routine at the East Harling branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control (NIPRCC), located in Norfolk, England, in 1914. The institution, run by the Reverend Harold Burden, was once the Guiltcross Union workhouse and later became the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory. In this image, inmates, dressed in aprons, are seen operating a bone-crushing machine as part of their work duties. The machinery was used to process animal bones for agricultural purposes, providing the institution with a source of income. The National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control was a charitable organization established to house and care for feeble-minded children and those in need of control. The organization's mission was rooted in philanthropy and the belief that through hard work and discipline, individuals could be rehabilitated and reintegrated into society. The image is a poignant reminder of the historical context of poverty and the treatment of the marginalized in early 20th century England. The use of machinery in the work regimen reflects the changing industrial landscape of the time and the shift towards more efficient labor practices. The inmates, many of whom were likely orphaned, abandoned, or otherwise disadvantaged, were given a chance at a new beginning through the care and guidance of the NIPRCC. The photograph is a powerful testament to the history of charitable institutions in England and the role they played in providing care and support to those in need. It serves as a reminder of the past, while also shedding light on the ongoing importance of compassion, care, and the provision of opportunities for those facing challenges in their lives.
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