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Framed Print : Tending pigs, Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, West Yorkshi
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Tending pigs, Inebriates Reformatory, Ackworth, West Yorkshi
Inmates tending pigs at the North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The institution was one of several operated by National Institutions for Inebriates, an organisation privately run by the Rev Harold Burden for the treatment of women alcoholics
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Alcohol Alcoholics Alcoholism Broom Brush Burden Charitable Charity Harold Inebriates Inmates Institution Institutions Midlands Organisation Philanthropy Pig Sty Pigs Pontefract Reformatory Sweeping Tending Treatment Trough
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Tending Pigs" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth in West Yorkshire. Witness the inspiring moment of rehabilitation as inmates tend to their pigs, a testament to the transformative power of hard work and perseverance. This fascinating historical piece is not just a beautiful addition to your home decor, but a conversation starter that speaks volumes about the resilience of the human spirit. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our expertly framed "Tending Pigs" print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet industry at the North Midlands Inebriates Reformatory at Ackworth in West Yorkshire, England, circa 1908. Established by the Reverend Harold Burden and his National Institutions for Inebriates, this charitable organization aimed to provide treatment for women suffering from alcoholism. The institution was one of several such reformatories operated by Burden, who believed that hard labor and a return to a disciplined, religious lifestyle could help women overcome their addictions. In this image, a group of inmates are seen tending to a pig sty, a common task assigned to the residents as part of their daily work routine. The women, dressed in simple, practical clothing, sweep the floor of the sty with brooms and brushes, while others tend to the pigs in their troughs. The pigs, with their muddy snouts and contented expressions, seem oblivious to the women's presence. The scene exudes an air of quiet determination and perseverance, as the women go about their tasks with a sense of purpose. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of charitable institutions and the treatment of alcoholism during the Edwardian era. The image is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by women in need of help and the philanthropic efforts that aimed to provide them with a path to recovery.
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