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Usk Borstal, Monmouthshire
Silhouetted inmates at work in a corridor at Usk Borstal, Monmouthshire. Date: circa 1945
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1945 Borstal Carehome Corridor Inmates Monmouthshire Orphanage Orphans Services Silhouetted Welfare Childrens
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1. Title: "Silhouetted Inmates at Work in a Corridor at Usk Borstal, Monmouthshire, Circa 1945" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in time at Usk Borstal, a children's home and care institution located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Established in 1851, Usk Borstal was originally designed to provide care and rehabilitation for orphaned, neglected, or delinquent children. By the mid-20th century, it had evolved into a residential care and education facility. In this image, a group of young inmates can be seen silhouetted against the light, working diligently in a dimly lit corridor. Their focused expressions and postures suggest a sense of purpose and discipline, as they engage in an unspecified task. The use of shadows adds a dramatic and thought-provoking element to the scene, emphasizing the hard work and determination required for personal growth and development. Usk Borstal served an essential role in the social welfare system during the 1940s, offering care and services to children in need. The institution aimed to provide a nurturing environment that fostered education, skills training, and moral values, helping to prepare its residents for a more productive and fulfilling future. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important work that was carried out within the walls of Usk Borstal and the dedication of those who served there. Circa 1945, Monmouthshire, Wales. Silhouetted inmates at work in a corridor at Usk Borstal. This evocative image captures the determination and focus of young residents as they engage in a task, emphasizing the importance of hard work and discipline in their rehabilitation and personal growth. Usk Borstal, a children's home and care institution, played a vital role in the social welfare system during the 1940s, offering care, education, and skills training to orphaned, neglected, and delinquent children.
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