Mettray Agricultural Colony

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Mettray Agricultural Colony

A bird s-eye view of the Agricultural Colony at Mettray, France - a reformatory for juvenile offenders. Date: Date unknown

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Media ID 23265526

© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection

Agricultural Birds Eye Colony Date Juvenile Mettray Offenders Reformatory Unknown

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print offers a unique bird's-eye view of the Mettray Agricultural Colony in France, a reformatory designed for juvenile offenders. The date of this image is unknown, adding an air of mystery to the scene below. From above, we can see the vast expanse of agricultural land that surrounds the colony, with neatly arranged fields and buildings dotting the landscape. The orderly layout of the colony suggests a sense of discipline and structure, which was likely enforced as part of the rehabilitation process for young offenders. It is fascinating to imagine what daily life was like within these walls, as troubled youth worked on the fields and learned valuable skills to help them reintegrate into society. The black-and-white aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this photograph, allowing us to peer into a moment frozen in history. Despite its age, the image still holds power in its ability to transport us back in time and spark our curiosity about this unique institution. Overall, this print serves as a window into a lesser-known aspect of French history – one that sheds light on efforts to reform troubled youth through agriculture and education.

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