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Mat and cone making, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
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Mat and cone making, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Mat and cone making 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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This evocative photograph captures the therapeutic process of mat and cone making at the East Harling branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control (NIPRCC), located in Norfolk, England. Established in 1914, this charitable organization was privately run by the Reverend Harold Burden, who had previously overseen the Guiltcross Union workhouse and the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory at the same Kenninghall site. The image showcases a group of boys intently focusing on their craft, skillfully weaving straw mats and molding clay cones. The cones were often used for various purposes, such as insulation or decoration, while the mats provided valuable training in dexterity and patience. During this period, the East Harling branch of NIPRCC offered a unique approach to caring for those in need, providing a nurturing environment that emphasized the importance of skills training and occupational therapy. The organization aimed to help individuals develop essential life skills, fostering a sense of self-worth and independence. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing a moment of quiet determination and focus amidst the historical context of poverty, charity, and philanthropy in early 20th century England. The image serves as a reminder of the transformative power of crafts and skills training in fostering personal growth and resilience.
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