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East Sutton Park Borstal, Kent
A horse and cart is loaded with wood at the East Sutton Park Borstal for Girls, near Maidstone, Kent. Date: circa 1947
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Media ID 23265564
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1947 Borstal Loaded Maidstone Sutton
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of East Sutton Park Borstal, Kent. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to circa 1947 with a horse and cart loaded with wood at the East Sutton Park Borstal for Girls, near Maidstone. Add this timeless piece to your home or office décor and let the history and charm of this quintessential English scene be the conversation starter.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Day at East Sutton Park Borstal: The Horse and Cart Loaded with Firewood, Circa 1947" In this evocative photograph, we witness a moment in time at the East Sutton Park Borstal for Girls, situated in the picturesque countryside of Maidstone, Kent, circa 1947. The image captures the daily routine of the Borstal, where young girls were sent for rehabilitation and education. The scene focuses on a horse and cart, meticulously loaded with firewood, as the sun casts a warm glow over the tranquil landscape. The horse, with its steady gaze, appears calm and patient, as if understanding the importance of its role in the community. The girls, dressed in their simple yet practical uniforms, watch attentively as the wood is carefully stacked, their expressions a mix of curiosity and determination. East Sutton Park Borstal, set amidst the lush greenery of the English countryside, was an essential part of the Borstal system, which aimed to provide a more humane and effective alternative to the traditional penal institutions. The girls lived and worked on the estate, learning essential life skills, such as farming, crafts, and domestic duties. The Borstal system emphasized the importance of discipline, responsibility, and self-improvement, with the ultimate goal of reintegrating the girls back into society. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life at East Sutton Park Borstal, a place where young girls were given the opportunity to learn, grow, and rebuild their lives. The horse and cart, loaded with firewood, serve as a reminder of the simple yet essential tasks that kept the Borstal functioning, and the girls, focused on their rehabilitation journey.
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