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The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 1909 (postcard)
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The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 1909 (postcard)
7879438 The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 1909 (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. Petitjean postcard sent in 1909 - This former prison, created in 1848, was transformed in 1880 into a kind of prison for children. Until 1977, juvenile offenders were welcomed in this correctional centre, which was then called a public supervised education institution. 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.); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024
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© © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024 / Bridgeman Images
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This haunting postcard from 1909 captures the prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer in all its stark reality. Originally established as an agricultural and maritime penitentiary in 1848, it was later transformed into a correctional center for children in 1880. The young offenders were trained in various maritime trades on a school ship named the City of Palais, which was docked within the establishment's courtyard.
The conditions at Belle-Ile-en-Mer were harsh, leading to a mutiny by the settlers in 1934. Fifty-six youths managed to escape before being recaptured. Despite these challenges, the institution continued to operate until 1977 as a public supervised education facility.
The image on this postcard serves as a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in history when juvenile offenders were subjected to strict discipline and rigorous training within the confines of this penal colony. It is a testament to resilience and survival amidst adversity.
As we reflect on this photograph, let us remember those who passed through these walls and strive towards creating more compassionate systems for rehabilitation and education for our youth today.
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