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Carpenters yard, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
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Carpenters yard, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys making beehives in the carpenters yard 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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Bee Hives Burden Carpenters Carpentry Charitable Charity Control Counties Guiltcross Harling Harold Inebriates Institutions Kenninghall L Aw Niprcc Norfolk Organisation Philanthropy Poor Poverty Reformatory Requiring Skills Wood Work Workhouse Workhouses Yard Persons
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1. Title: Boys Building Beehives in the Carpenters Yard at East Harling, Norfolk's NIPRCC: A Snapshot of Charity, Skills Training, and Philanthropy in Early 20th Century England This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the East Harling branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control (NIPRCC) in Norfolk, England. Established in 1914 by the Reverend Harold Burden, this charitable organization aimed to provide housing and care for feeble-minded children and those in need. The site, originally known as the Guiltcross Union Workhouse, had previously served as the Eastern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, also under Burden's management. In this image, boys diligently work in the carpenter's yard, constructing beehives. The wooden frames and tools spread out before them attest to their dedication and the practical skills they are acquiring. The carpentry workshop was just one of the many vocational training programs offered at NIPRCC, providing the children with valuable skills and a sense of purpose. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life at this charitable institution, which was part of a larger movement towards philanthropy and care for the less fortunate during this era. The boys' focused expressions and the orderly arrangement of their tools suggest a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work. The beehives they are building not only serve as a symbol of their productivity but also represent the potential for future growth and self-sufficiency. As we reflect on this historical image, we are reminded of the importance of charitable organizations and their role in shaping the lives of vulnerable individuals, particularly during times of poverty and social need. The boys in this photograph, through their dedication to their craft, embody the spirit of resilience and determination that continues to inspire us today.
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