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Inmate and Horses at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk
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Inmate and Horses at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk
An inmate driving an eight-horse team and plough at the Ministry of Labour Instructional Centre at Claydon in Suffolk, opened in 1925 in the former Bosmere & Claydon union workhouse. At Claydon, unemployed men were trained either as handymen for employment in Britain, or were prepared for work on the land in Australia and Canada. Date: 1928
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Discover the captivating history of yesteryears with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzle featuring "Inmate and Horses at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk." This intriguing puzzle brings to life an image from the past, showcasing an inmate skillfully driving an eight-horse team and plough at the Ministry of Labour Instructional Centre in Claydon, Suffolk, which opened in 1925 in the former Bosmere & Claydon union workhouse. Immerse yourself in this rich piece of history as you piece together this beautifully detailed jigsaw puzzle. Each puzzle piece fits seamlessly into the larger picture, making it an engaging and rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Create a meaningful connection with the past and add this captivating puzzle to your collection today.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at Claydon Training Centre in Suffolk during the late 1920s, where the Ministry of Labour was providing training to unemployed men in various skills to prepare them for employment opportunities both in the UK and abroad. The image shows an inmate, dressed in the traditional workhouse uniform, skillfully guiding an eight-horse team and plough. The Training Centre, which opened in 1925, was once the Bosmere & Claydon union workhouse, a place where paupers were once housed and provided with meagre sustenance in exchange for labour. The transformation of the workhouse into a training centre was part of a larger effort to address the high levels of unemployment that followed the First World War. The centre offered instruction in various trades, including agriculture, carpentry, and horticulture, to help men become self-sufficient and productive members of society. The use of horses for ploughing was an essential part of the agricultural training program, teaching men the skills necessary to work on farms in the UK and overseas. The photograph provides a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by unemployed men during this period and the importance of vocational training in providing them with a pathway to employment and a better future. The image also highlights the role of horses in agricultural work during this era, before the widespread adoption of mechanized farming methods.
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