Photographic Print : Cookery lesson, Askham Grange Prison, North Yorkshire
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Cookery lesson, Askham Grange Prison, North Yorkshire
Inmates at Askham Grange female training prison in North Yorkshire take part in a cookery lesson. The instructor has written a recipe for scones on the blackboard. Date: circa 1945
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Cookery Lesson at Askham Grange Prison, North Yorkshire" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively available through Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the 1940s, where inmates at Askham Grange female training prison in North Yorkshire are engrossed in a cookery lesson. The instructor, with a stern yet nurturing expression, writes a recipe for scones on the blackboard, instilling a sense of purpose and accomplishment. This rare and authentic photograph is an intriguing glimpse into history, making it a perfect addition to your home or office décor. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken circa 1945, a group of female inmates at Askham Grange Prison in North Yorkshire, England, are engrossed in a cookery lesson. The room is filled with the warm and inviting aroma of baking scones, as the women don their aprons and focus intently on their instructor, who writes the recipe for the tasty treat on the blackboard at the front of the room. Askham Grange Prison, also known as Askham Grange Open Prison, was established in 1946 and was one of the first women's prisons in the UK to offer vocational training and education to its inmates. Cookery was just one of the many skills taught to the women, with the aim of providing them with the tools they needed to reintegrate into society upon their release. The image captures a moment of hope and rehabilitation amidst the harsh realities of incarceration. The women's focused expressions and the orderly arrangement of their workstations convey a sense of purpose and determination, as they learn a valuable skill that will not only benefit them personally but also contribute to their future employment prospects. The blackboard, with its chalked recipe for scones, serves as a reminder of the simple joys and comforts of home, even within the walls of a prison. The 1940s setting further adds to the historical significance of the photograph, offering a glimpse into the past and the evolving approach to rehabilitation and education in the criminal justice system. This poignant image is a testament to the transformative power of learning and the importance of providing opportunities for personal growth and development, even in the most unexpected of places.
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