Inebriates Collection

Brockhall Hospital, Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire
Aerial view of Brockhall Hospital at Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, established in 1904 by the Lancashire Inebriates Acts Board as an inebriate reformatory for women

Guiltcross Union Workhouse, Kenninghall, Norfolk
The Guiltcross Union Workhouse, designed by William Thorold, was erected in 1836-7 at Kenninghall, Norfolk. After its closure in 1902 the site was acquired by the Rev Harold Burden

Grouse Shooting on the Moors (engraving)
1036352 Grouse Shooting on the Moors (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grouse Shooting on the Moors)

Sketches at the Royal Victoria Coffee Hall, Waterloo-Road, South London (engraving)
1624221 Sketches at the Royal Victoria Coffee Hall, Waterloo-Road, South London (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inebriates Home, Langho, Lancashire
The Lancashire Inebriates Home at Langho where female alcoholics were sent for treatment. It later became Brockhall Hospital. Date: circa 1912

Griffith Home, Lingfield Colony, Surrey
The Griffith Home of the Lingfield Colony, Surrey. Originally set up to train unemployed men in agricultural work, the colony was later used to house inebriates and then epilepsy sufferers

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
Inmates gardening at the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse

Fire drill, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
A fire drill 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

Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, Yorkshire
The North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates

Inmates in grounds, Inebriates Reformatory, Lewes, Sussex
Inmates in the grounds of the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Lewes, Sussex. The institution, housed in the former Lewes Union workhouse

Industrial Farm Colony, Duxhurst, Surrey
Inmates at the Industrial Farm Colony for Female Inebriates, Duxhurst, Surrey. Founded in 1895 by Lady Henry Somerset, the colony provided care for women alcoholics

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Grouse Shooting on the Moors: the Cup that Cheers, but Not Inebriates

Sewing class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys take part in a sewing class at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Mat and cone making, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Mat and cone making at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Spinning flax, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates spinning flax at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

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

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates gardening at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Boys tending pigs, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys tending pigs at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

South front, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Part of the south front of the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Shoe mending class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys in a shoe mending class at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Laundry, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates work in the laundry washhouse at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Tending pigs, Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, West Yorkshi
Inmates tending pigs at the North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates

Front entrance, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
A woman in nurses uniform at the front entrance of the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Infirmary ward, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Infirmary ward at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

NIPRCC Brochure
Part of a promotional brochure produced by the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden to house feeble minded children

Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
General view of the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Engineers shop, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Scene in the engineers shop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boys assemble for drill, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys assembling for drill at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Vegetable grounds, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys tending the vegetable grounds at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk
Boot-making workshop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Promotional brochure, National Institutions for Inebriates
Part of a promotional brochure produced by the National Institutions for Inebriates. The organisation, established in 1902

Fitters shop, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Scene in the fitters workshop at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Junior recreation room, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Junior recreation room at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Dormitory, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
View of a dormitory at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Kitchen, Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, Yorkshire
Inmates working in the kitchen at the North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for

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

Morning drill, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Morning drill 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

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Inmates tending flower beds in the garden of the Midland Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Whittington near Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Carpenters yard, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys making beehives in the carpenters yard at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Chopping wood, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates chopping wood at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Entrance, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Entrance to the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Consumption cases, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Consumption (tuberculosis) cases lying out on a balcony at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Infirmary airing ground, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
The infirmary airing ground at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Inebriates Reformatory, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
The scenic house and grounds of the Midland Counties Inebriates Reformatory at Whittington near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for

Crushing bones, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Inmates crushing bones at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Kitchens, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
A 100-pound Christmas pudding on display in the kitchens at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boys chop wood, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys chopping and sawing wood at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Emergency pump, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates work the emergency water pump at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

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Caption: Exploring the Historical Landscape in Britain Delving into the past, we uncover intriguing locations that played a significant role in addressing issues related to inebriation. Brockhall Hospital, situated near Blackburn, Lancashire, stands as a testament to the efforts made towards rehabilitating individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. Similarly, Guiltcross Union Workhouse in Kenninghall, Norfolk served as a refuge for those seeking solace and support on their journey to recovery. In Langho, Lancashire lies an Inebriates Home where countless lives were transformed through dedicated care and rehabilitation programs. The Griffith Home at Lingfield Colony in Surrey also provided sanctuary for those battling alcohol dependency. Amidst these stories of redemption and healing, we encounter glimpses of leisurely pursuits such as grouse shooting on the moors or lively scenes captured at Sketches at the Royal Victoria Coffee Hall in Waterloo-Road, South London. The Royal Victoria Coffee Palace and Music Hall further exemplifies how social spaces catered to diverse interests while promoting temperance ideals. Not all encounters with alcohol were positive; fire drills held at NIPRCC East Harling remind us of potential dangers associated with excessive drinking. However, hope remained steadfast with institutions like the Inebriates Reformatory located in Ackworth, Yorkshire offering structured programs aimed at reforming individuals caught within destructive cycles. The Industrial Farm Colony nestled within Duxhurst, Surrey showcases innovative approaches towards integrating work therapy into rehabilitation practices – empowering individuals by providing them with skills essential for reintegration into society. As we explore these historical sites through captivating visuals sourced from archives (Source Size = 3733 x 4978), let us reflect upon our progress over time while acknowledging the ongoing challenges faced by those affected by addiction today.