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Boys playing football, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
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Boys playing football, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys playing football 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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1. Title: "A Moment of Joy and Freedom: Boys Playing Football at the East Harling Branch of NIPRCC, Norfolk, 1914" This evocative photograph captures a moment of joy and camaraderie as boys from the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control (NIPRCC) East Harling branch in Norfolk engage in a spirited game of football. The image, taken in 1914, offers a glimpse into the lives of children who were housed in this charitable organization, which was originally the Guiltcross Union workhouse and later became the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, run by the Reverend Harold Burden. The historical backdrop of the site at Kenninghall, Norfolk, is significant as it was once a place of poverty and hardship, housing those in need of care and control. The transition from a workhouse to a charitable organization reflects the evolving attitudes towards care and rehabilitation during this era. The boys in the photograph, dressed in striped shirts or tops, embody the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork as they play on the expansive field. Their focus on the game and the pure joy on their faces serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of providing opportunities for children, regardless of their circumstances, to experience the simple pleasures of life. This photograph not only offers a historical snapshot of a bygone era but also underscores the power of sports and play in fostering hope, happiness, and a sense of community. The image is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the transformative potential of charitable organizations like NIPRCC.
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