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Canvas Print : Instruction in milking at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk
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Instruction in milking at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk
Inmates learning to milk a dummy cow 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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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "Instruction in milking at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk." This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings a glimpse of history into your home. This rights managed image showcases a poignant moment from the past, as inmates learn the essential skill of milking at the Ministry of Labour Instructional Centre in Claydon, Suffolk. Originally housed in the former Bosmere & Claydon union workhouse, this centre opened in 1925 with the aim of teaching valuable trades and skills to those in need. Transform this piece of history into a stunning addition to your decor with our high-quality canvas prints. Our premium materials and meticulous printing process ensure vibrant colours and exceptional detail, making every image come alive. Bring history into your living space and start a conversation with the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Instruction in milking at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk." Order yours today.
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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1. Title: "A New Skill for a Better Future: Instruction in Milking at Claydon Training Centre, Suffolk, 1928" This evocative photograph captures a moment of learning and transformation at the Claydon Training Centre in Suffolk, England, in 1928. Established in the former Bosmere & Claydon union workhouse in 1925, the centre aimed to provide unemployed men with essential skills for employment in Britain or preparation for work on the land in Australia and Canada. In this image, a group of paupers, once residents of the workhouse, are seen intently focused on their task as they learn the art of milking a dummy cow. The wooden milking stalls, complete with fake udders, are a testament to the practical nature of the training provided at the centre. The men, dressed in simple work clothes, appear determined and engaged, their expressions conveying a sense of purpose and hope for a better future. The workhouse system, which had its origins in the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601, had long been a source of controversy and criticism. The workhouses were intended to provide relief for the destitute, but the harsh conditions and demeaning nature of the work often left a lasting impact on their residents. The establishment of the Claydon Training Centre represented a shift in approach, offering a more humane and productive alternative to the traditional workhouse system. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of those who, despite facing adversity, sought to better themselves and contribute to society. The instruction in milking, along with other trades and agricultural skills taught at the centre, provided these men with the tools they needed to rebuild their lives and forge a new path forward.
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