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Oldmill Reformatory, Aberdeen
A view of the Oldmill Reformatory School, Aberdeen. Date: circa 1888
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1888 Aberdeen Carehome Orhanage Orphans Reformatory Services Welfare Childrens
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Oldmill Reformatory School, Aberdeen (circa 1888). This evocative photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, capturing the Oldmill Reformatory School in Aberdeen, Scotland, around the year 1888. The Oldmill Reformatory was an institution designed to provide care, education, and rehabilitation for children in need, including orphans, neglected, and delinquent children. The image portrays a picturesque yet solemn scene, with the Oldmill Reformatory School's imposing stone buildings nestled among the lush greenery and rolling hills. The children, dressed in uniforms, can be seen playing and working in the grounds, under the watchful eyes of the school's caretakers and staff. The Oldmill Reformatory School was an essential part of the social welfare system during the late 19th century, a time when the needs of vulnerable children were increasingly recognized. The institution aimed to provide a safe and nurturing environment, offering education, training, and moral guidance to help the children grow into responsible and productive members of society. Despite the best intentions, the Oldmill Reformatory, like many institutions of its kind, faced criticism and controversy. Critics argued that the children were subjected to harsh discipline and inadequate living conditions. However, this photograph, with its idyllic setting and seemingly content children, offers a more optimistic perspective on the institution and the care it provided. The Oldmill Reformatory School closed its doors in the mid-20th century, and its buildings now stand as a testament to the past, a reminder of the important role that care homes and social services have played in the lives of countless children throughout history.
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