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Inmates in grounds, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
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Inmates in grounds, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
Inmates in the grounds of the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse, was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden for the treatment of women alcoholics
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1. Title: "A New Lease of Life: Women Inmates in the Tranquil Grounds of the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex, 1908" This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and rehabilitation in the grounds of the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, located in Lewes, Sussex, England. Established in the late 19th century, this institution was part of the National Institutions for Inebriates, a charitable organization privately run by the Reverend Harold Burden. The organization aimed to provide treatment for women suffering from alcoholism, offering an alternative to the harsh conditions of workhouses and the stigma of public drunkenness. The women in this photograph, dressed in simple, practical aprons, appear to be engaged in a quiet, therapeutic activity, perhaps gardening or tending to the grounds. The serene setting, with its lush greenery and well-kept paths, stands in stark contrast to the poverty and hardship that likely brought these women to the reformatory in the first place. The former Lewes Union workhouse, which housed the reformatory, looms in the background, a reminder of the institutional nature of their living arrangements. Despite the challenges they faced, these women were given a chance at a new lease of life through the philanthropic efforts of the Reverend Burden and the National Institutions for Inebriates. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historical struggle against alcoholism and the role of charitable organizations in providing care and support for those in need. The Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex, represents an important chapter in the history of alcoholism treatment and the broader social history of poverty and philanthropy in Edwardian England. This poignant image serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of compassionate care in effecting positive change.
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