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North Sea Camp Borstal Institution, Lincolnshire
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North Sea Camp Borstal Institution, Lincolnshire
North Sea Camp Borstal Institution at Freiston, Lincolnshire. Boys with spades at work reclaiming land from the sea. Small wagons with hoppers run on a railway track. Date: circa 1945
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Borstal Hoppers Institution Lincolnshire Reclaiming Spades Track Wagons Welfare Freiston
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North Sea Camp Borstal Institution, Lincolnshire, Circa 1945: A Moment of Reclamation and Rehabilitation This evocative photograph captures a group of boys from North Sea Camp Borstal Institution in Lincolnshire, England, as they work together to reclaim land from the North Sea. The year is circa 1945, a time when the institution was focused on providing welfare, social care, and rehabilitation services for young offenders. The boys in the image are seen working diligently with spades in hand, their determined expressions reflecting the importance of their task. The small wagons with hoppers, which run on a railway track in the background, suggest that the reclaimed soil may be transported away for use in other projects. The North Sea Camp Borstal Institution was established in 1938 and was located at Freiston, near Boston, Lincolnshire. The institution was known for its innovative approach to rehabilitation, which included agricultural training and manual labor projects. The boys were taught various skills, including farming and horticulture, to help them become productive members of society upon their release. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the therapeutic value of hard work and the transformative power of rehabilitation. It also highlights the resilience and determination of the young people at North Sea Camp Borstal Institution, as they worked together to reclaim the land and build a better future for themselves.
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