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John Wesleys Chapel, Kingswood Reformatory, Bristol
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John Wesleys Chapel, Kingswood Reformatory, Bristol
Uniformed inmates stand outside John Wesleys Chapel at the Kingswood Reformatory near Bristol, opened in 1854 and one of the first such institutions. After 1933 it became an Approved School known as the Kingswood Training School for Boys. Reformatories could house convicted juvenile offenders aged under 16 for a period of 2 to 5 years
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at John Wesley's Chapel, situated within the historic Kingswood Reformatory near Bristol. Established in 1854, the Reformatory was one of the first institutions of its kind in the UK, designed to house and reform juvenile offenders under the age of 16 for a period of 2 to 5 years. The image, taken in the early 1910s, depicts a group of uniformed inmates standing outside the Chapel, their sombre expressions reflecting the harsh realities of their living conditions. The Chapel, with its distinctive Methodist cross and tall spire, served as a place of worship and spiritual refuge for the residents of the Reformatory. During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the Reformatory system was seen as a more humane alternative to the workhouses and houses of correction that preceded it. However, living conditions were still spartan, with long hours of manual labour and strict discipline being the norm. Convicted juvenile offenders were sent to the Reformatory by the courts, often as an alternative to a custodial sentence. By 1933, the Kingswood Reformatory had been renamed the Kingswood Training School for Boys, and the focus shifted towards a more rehabilitative approach. The Reformatory system, which had been in place for over 80 years, was gradually phased out and replaced by Approved Schools. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, providing a poignant reminder of the history of the criminal justice system and the experiences of those who were once its wards.
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