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Portland Borstal Silent Hour
Silent Hour at the Borstal in Portland, Dorset. Inmates were expected to use the time in reading, writing letters etc. Date: 1945
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Borstal Carehome Dorset Expected Hour Inmates Letters Orphanage Orphans Portland Services Silent Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the quiet intensity of the Silent Hour at Portland Borstal, a children's home and approval school located in Portland, Dorset, England during 1945. The Borstal institution was designed to provide care and rehabilitation for young offenders and neglected children, offering them a chance at a better future through education, training, and social services. During the Silent Hour, inmates were expected to use the time for reflection, reading, writing letters, or engaging in quiet activities. The image shows a group of young boys, seated at long tables, each focused on their individual tasks. Some are deep in thought, their heads bowed over their books, while others write letters with intense concentration. The atmosphere is one of contemplation and introspection, a brief respite from the daily routine of the Borstal. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these children, many of whom had been orphaned or neglected, and were receiving care and support at the Borstal. The Silent Hour was an essential part of their daily routine, providing them with an opportunity to focus on their education, communicate with their families, and process their emotions. The image serves as a reminder of the vital role that children's homes and care services played in the welfare of young people during this period, offering them a chance to break the cycle of disadvantage and build a better future for themselves. Portland Borstal, with its commitment to providing care and rehabilitation, stands as a testament to the importance of social services and the difference they can make in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
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