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Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Inmates tending flower beds in the garden of the Midland Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Whittington near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The institution 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of hope and redemption at the Midland Counties Inebriates Reformatory in Whittington, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in 1914. The National Institutions for Inebriates, a charitable organization privately run by the Reverend Harold Burden, operated this institution and several others to provide treatment for women suffering from alcoholism. In this image, inmates are seen tending to the flower beds in the reformatory garden, their faces expressing a sense of focus and determination. The fresh air and the beauty of the flowers around them provide a stark contrast to the harsh reality of their previous lives. The act of gardening not only offered a therapeutic outlet but also instilled a sense of responsibility and discipline. The Midland Counties Inebriates Reformatory was part of a larger movement towards philanthropy and charitable efforts to address social issues. Reverend Burden's organization aimed to provide a safe and supportive environment for women to overcome their addiction and reintegrate into society. This photograph is a testament to the power of work, community, and the simple pleasure of nurturing nature to help individuals on the path to recovery. The Midlands region of England has a rich history of institutions dedicated to the treatment of alcoholism, and this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, highlighting the importance of compassionate care and the transformative power of gardening in the healing process.
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