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Engineers shop, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
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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, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden to house feeble minded children. The site, at Kenninghall, was originally the Guiltcross Union workhouse. In 1904 it had become the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, also run by Burden
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1. Title: "Engineering Hope: The Engineers Shop at NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk, 1914" This evocative photograph captures the scene in the Engineers Shop at the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control (NIPRCC) East Harling branch, located in Norfolk, England, in 1914. The site, originally known as the Guiltcross Union Workhouse, had undergone several transformations since its establishment. In 1904, it became the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, run by the Reverend Harold Burden, a charitable organization aimed at helping those struggling with alcoholism. Later, in the early 1900s, it was converted into a home for feeble-minded children. The Engineers Shop was an integral part of the institution, providing essential training and skills development for the children. The photograph reveals a bustling workshop filled with tools, machinery, and focused individuals. The children, dressed in simple uniforms, are engrossed in their tasks, demonstrating a sense of purpose and determination. The Reverend Burden, a pioneer in philanthropy and care for the less fortunate, recognized the importance of providing practical skills and vocational training to help the children become self-sufficient members of society. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its representation of the charitable efforts during a time when poverty and social issues were prevalent in the Eastern Counties of England. The image underscores the importance of organizations like NIPRCC in providing care, control, and opportunities for skill development to those in need. The Engineers Shop at East Harling, Norfolk, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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