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The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, c.1900-10s (postcard)
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The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, c.1900-10s (postcard)
7886282 The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, c.1900-10s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: The agricultural and maritime penitentiary colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (Belle Ile en Mer) at the beginning of the twentieth century. CAP (Company of Photomechanical Arts) Postcard - This former prison, created in 1848, was transformed in 1880 into a kind of prison for children. Juvenile offenders were welcomed until 1977 in this correctional centre, which was then called a public institution of? 0065monitored education. They are trained in various maritime trades on a school ship, the City of Palais, a three-masted sand in the courtyard of the establishment. In 1934, the harsh conditions imposed on young settlers led to a mutiny. 56 settlers fled before being retaken. Here we see the young settlers salute to the flag.); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024
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© © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the haunting history of the prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer in the early 1900s. Originally established as an agricultural and maritime penitentiary in 1848, this former prison was transformed into a correctional center for juvenile offenders in 1880. The young settlers at Belle-Ile-en-Mer were trained in various maritime trades on a school ship called the City of Palais, which was docked within the establishment's courtyard.
The harsh conditions imposed on these young inmates eventually led to a mutiny in 1934, with 56 settlers attempting to flee before being recaptured. In this image, we see the solemn salute of these troubled youths to the flag, symbolizing their confinement and struggle for freedom.
Despite its dark past, Belle-Ile-en-Mer stands as a poignant reminder of France's penal history and efforts towards rehabilitation. This postcard from CAP (Company of Photomechanical Arts) serves as both a historical document and a testament to the resilience of those who once called this place home.
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