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Framed Print : Girl Guides, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
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Girl Guides, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Girl Guides at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing Darenth Schools site
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Adult Asylums Colony Darenth Dartford Guide Guides Guiding Institution Metropolitan Poverty Schools Workhouse Workhouses
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Girl Guides at Darenth Training Colony, Kent" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection. This elegant piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into history with its enchanting image of Girl Guides at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford, Kent. Established in 1904 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, this colony was an addition to the existing Darenth facility, providing training and support for adult mental defectives. This evocative image transports you back in time, showcasing the spirit and resilience of these young girls. Bring the history and charm of this heartwarming moment into your home or office with our high-quality framed print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 a group of Girl Guides at the Darenth Training Colony in Kent during the 1930s. The colony, established in 1904 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, was an addition to the existing Darenth Schools site near Dartford. The colony was designed to provide training and education for adult mental defectives, offering a sense of community and purpose to those who may have otherwise faced lives of poverty and isolation. The Girl Guides, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are seen here engaged in an activity, likely part of their regular programming. The presence of the Guides at the colony speaks to the forward-thinking approach of the institution, which recognized the importance of recreation and socialization in the lives of its residents. The image offers a glimpse into the history of both the Girl Guides movement and the Darenth Colony, two institutions that played significant roles in the lives of many individuals during the early 20th century. The colony, which functioned as a type of workhouse or institution, was part of a larger network of similar facilities established to care for those with mental and physical disabilities. Despite the challenging circumstances faced by the residents of the Darenth Colony, this photograph shows the girls finding joy and camaraderie through their involvement in Guiding. The image is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of those who lived through the harsh realities of poverty and disability during this era, and the importance of community and support in helping them to thrive.
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