Prudhoe Colony for Mental Defectives - Colony Layout Pl

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Prudhoe Colony for Mental Defectives - Colony Layout Pl

" A layout plan of the " Colony for Mental Defectives" established in 1914 at Prudhoe, Northumberland, by the Northern Counties Joint Poor Law Committee." Date: 1930

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This layout plan dates back to 1930, providing a unique insight into the Prudhoe Colony for Mental Defectives, a residential institution established in 1914 by the Northern Counties Joint Poor Law Committee in Prudhoe, Northumberland. The colony was designed to provide care and support for individuals with mental disabilities, a cause that was then in its infancy in terms of public awareness and understanding. The meticulously drawn plan reveals the organization and layout of the colony, which was situated on a spacious 150-acre estate. The design aimed to create a self-sufficient community, with various buildings and facilities arranged to promote a sense of normalcy and independence for the residents. The plan includes residential cottages, workshops, farms, greenhouses, a laundry, a bakery, a chapel, and even a swimming pool. The Northern Counties Joint Poor Law Committee, which oversaw the establishment and operation of the colony, was a collaboration between the local authorities of Northumberland, Durham, and Newcastle upon Tyne. Their vision was to create a compassionate and nurturing environment for those with mental disabilities, allowing them to live as fulfilling and productive lives as possible. The Prudhoe Colony for Mental Defectives operated until the late 1950s, when the care of individuals with mental disabilities began to shift towards community-based services. Today, this historical plan serves as a poignant reminder of the early efforts to provide care and support for those with mental disabilities and the significant progress that has been made in their care and inclusion in society.

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