Canvas Print : Netherton Reformatory - Smithy
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Netherton Reformatory - Smithy
The smithy at the Netherton Reformatory for Boys, Northumberland. Boys work at various tasks, one constructing a plough. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14408086
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Constructing Netherton Northumberland Plough Reformatory Services Smithy Tasks Welfare
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of yesteryears into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Feast your eyes on this captivating image of "Netherton Reformatory - Smithy" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Circa 1910, this evocative photograph showcases boys hard at work in the smithy at the Netherton Reformatory for Boys in Northumberland. Their focused expressions and the intricate details of the tools and machinery transport us back in time. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted, using high-quality materials and vibrant, fade-resistant inks to ensure your cherished image remains a stunning centerpiece for years to come.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Nurturing Future Farmers: Boys at Work in the Smithy at Netherton Reformatory, Northumberland, Circa 1910" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Netherton Reformatory for Boys in Northumberland, circa 1910. The image showcases the boys' welfare and social care services in action, as they engage in various tasks within the reformatory's smithy. The boys, dressed in uniform, are hard at work, with one boy intently focused on constructing a plough. The smithy, filled with the warmth of the forge and the clang of metal on metal, serves as a setting where these young boys learn valuable skills that would benefit them in their future lives. The reformatory, established to provide care and guidance for boys in need, offered a range of services aimed at helping them develop essential life skills and prepare them for a productive and fulfilling future. Agricultural training, such as the one depicted in this photograph, was a crucial aspect of the reformatory's curriculum. The boys' dedication and focus are evident as they work together, learning the intricacies of blacksmithing and the importance of teamwork. The image offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the efforts made by the British welfare system to provide social care and services for children in need, ensuring their future success and self-sufficiency. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and care, as these boys, through their hard work and determination, forge their own paths towards a brighter future.
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