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Tailoring class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
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Tailoring class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys taking part in a tailoring class 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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In this evocative photograph from 1914, a group of boys at the East Harling branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control (NIPRCC) in Norfolk, England, are engrossed in a tailoring class. The institution, located at Kenninghall, was originally the Guiltcross Union Workhouse, later becoming the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, and was privately run by the Reverend Harold Burden. The scene depicts a charitable and educational moment in the lives of these boys, who are learning valuable skills that will serve them well in the future. The table is laden with sewing materials, and the boys, some with legs crossed, focus intently on their tasks, under the watchful supervision of a nurse. The atmosphere is one of quiet concentration, as the boys take pride in their work. The National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control was an organisation established to house and care for individuals deemed feeble-minded, inebriates, and those in need of control. The institution's history is rooted in the social and economic context of the time, with poverty and the need for philanthropy and charitable institutions being prevalent. The Reverend Burden's dedication to providing care and training for these individuals is evident in this photograph, as the boys are given the opportunity to learn a useful skill and gain independence. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of the care and education provided to those in need during a time when such institutions played a significant role in society. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of providing opportunities for those who may face challenges in life and the impact that education and training can have on their future.
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