Poster Print : Borstal Inmates First Aid Class
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Borstal Inmates First Aid Class
Inmates First Aid class at an unidentified Borstal. Date: circa 1926
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Media ID 14261880
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Borstal First Inmates Unidentified 1926
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Borstal Inmates First Aid Class poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back to circa 1926, showcasing a unique moment of rehabilitation and education within the Borstal system. Add a touch of historical authenticity to your walls, and ignite conversations with this intriguing piece of social history.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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, a group of young men, dressed in the distinctive borstal uniforms of the time, gather around their instructor during a First Aid class at an unidentified Borstal institution. Circa 1926, this social scene offers a rare glimpse into the rehabilitative efforts of the British juvenile justice system during the early 20th century. Borstals were reformatories for young offenders, designed to provide a more humane alternative to the harsh conditions of prisons. The emphasis was on education, training, and rehabilitation, with a focus on preparing inmates for a productive life upon release. First Aid classes were an essential part of this holistic approach, teaching essential life skills that could be used both inside and outside the institution. The instructor, dressed in a crisp white coat, demonstrates the proper use of bandages and other first aid supplies to his attentive students. The young men, some with expressions of concentration, others with more relaxed body language, listen intently as their teacher explains the finer points of emergency medical care. The classroom setting is simple, with a few desks and chairs arranged in a semi-circle around the instructor, and a large map of the human body adorning the wall behind them. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the transformative potential of education and skill-building, even within the context of a juvenile justice system. The image invites us to reflect on the importance of providing opportunities for growth and learning, regardless of the circumstances that brought these young men to the borstal. It is a testament to the enduring value of first aid training and the role it can play in empowering individuals to help themselves and their communities.
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