Inebriate Collection

Brockhall Hospital, Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire
Aerial view of Brockhall Hospital at Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, established in 1904 by the Lancashire Inebriates Acts Board as an inebriate reformatory for women

Drunken old woman. Roman sculpture after original of about 200 BC. The woman clasps a wine jug. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates at Work in Laundry
Staff supervise inmates ironing washing in laundry of Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates Taking Exercise
Uniformed inmates at Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory taking exercise. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates in Flower and Vege
Inmates and staff of the Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory in the institutions flower and vegetable garden. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates Playing Draughts
Staff supervise inmates of Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory playing draughts. There is also a piano in the room. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates Dress-making
Inmates of Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory at work making dresses. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates Daily Rations
An illustration of a typical days food rations for inmates of Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmate in Cell
Uniformed inmate of Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory seated in her cell. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Corridor of Cells
Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - uniformed staff on duty in a corridor of cells. Date: 1908

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Fire Drill by Officers
Officers at Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory carry out a fire drill. Fire hoses lie on the ground. Date: 1908

Yorkshire Inebriate Infirmary, Cattal
The Yorkshire Inebriate Infirmary at Cattal was opened in 1905 as a residential treatment establishment for alcoholics. Date: Circa 1905

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"Inebriate: A Journey of Redemption and Rehabilitation" Step into the historic walls of Brockhall Hospital in Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, where stories of transformation unfold. Here, a drunken old woman finds solace amidst the Roman sculptures that stand as a testament to resilience. Venturing further, we arrive at the Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory. Witness the inmates diligently working in the laundry room, their hands tirelessly scrubbing away stains both literal and metaphorical. In another corner, they engage in exercise - physical exertion becoming a path towards healing. The reformatory's gardens bloom with hope as inmates nurture flowers and vegetables. Their gentle touch brings forth life from barren soil - an allegory for their own personal growth. And during moments of respite, they gather around a draughts board or immerse themselves in dress-making; skills honed to rebuild lives shattered by addiction. Daily rations provide sustenance not only for bodies but also for souls yearning for redemption. Each meal becomes an opportunity to nourish not just physically but emotionally too. Within the confines of their cells lies introspection and self-discovery. An inmate gazes out through iron bars contemplating past mistakes while envisioning a brighter future beyond these walls. Walking along dimly lit corridors within Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory reveals officers conducting fire drills - preparing inmates for emergencies both internal and external alike. Safety becomes paramount as they learn to protect themselves from harm once more. Finally, our journey takes us to Yorkshire Inebriate Infirmary in Cattal where compassion meets recovery head-on. Here lies a haven where individuals find solace amidst turmoil; where wounds are tended with care and understanding prevails over judgment. Inebriate: it is not merely about intoxication but rather about reclaiming one's identity after losing oneself to addiction's grip. These institutions serve as beacons of hope, guiding individuals towards a brighter future.