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Lowdham Grange Borstal
A view of Lowdham Grange Borstal, Nottinghamshire, opened in 1934. Date: circa 1945
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Media ID 23265520
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Borstal Grange Lowdham Nottinghamshire Opened
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of Lowdham Grange Borstal into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Nottinghamshire Borstal, which opened its doors in 1934. The circa 1945 photograph transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the past with its timeless beauty. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details of the image, ensuring a stunning addition to any room in your home. Order now and relive history in vibrant colors and textures.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the somber atmosphere of Lowdham Grange Borstal in Nottinghamshire, England, circa 1945. Lowdham Grange Borstal was a borstal institution, a type of reformative youth custody establishment, which opened its doors in 1934. The institution was designed to provide a more humane and rehabilitative environment for young offenders, as opposed to the harsher conditions of adult prisons. The photograph shows the imposing facade of the main building, with its tall, dark windows and barbed wire fencing. The trees in the foreground are bare, their branches reaching out like skeletal fingers against the grey sky. The scene is quiet and still, with no signs of life visible. The only sound is the distant hum of traffic on the nearby road. Despite the austere appearance of the institution, it was intended to be a place of reform and rehabilitation. Young offenders were given education, training, and therapy to help them turn their lives around. The emphasis was on preparing them for a productive and law-abiding future. During World War II, Lowdham Grange Borstal, like many institutions, was put to use in support of the war effort. The young men were put to work in various roles, including agriculture and munitions production. This helped to instill a sense of discipline and responsibility, as well as providing valuable skills for their future. This photograph offers a glimpse into a moment in time, a snapshot of life at Lowdham Grange Borstal during the mid-20th century. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often challenging journey that young offenders undertake on the path to rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
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