Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - School room
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Parkhurst Prison, Isle of Wight - School room
Partitioned classroom seating at the juvenile penitentiary established in 1838 at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight. The prison aimed to provide boys with discipline, education and training prior to transportation. Date: circa 1847
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1838 1847 Aimed Carehome Classroom Discipline Established Isle Juvenile Orphanage Orphans Parkhurst Penitentiary Prior Prison Provide Seating Welfare Wight Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of a partitioned classroom at Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight, circa 1847. Established in 1838, Parkhurst was one of the first juvenile penitentiaries in England, designed to provide discipline, education, and training for boys prior to their transportation. The partitioned seating arrangement in this schoolroom reflects the institutional nature of the facility, with each boy isolated from his peers, fostering a sense of introspection and self-reflection. The boys, dressed in plain clothing, sit attentively at their desks, focused on their lessons. The partitioned walls, which separate them from one another, serve a dual purpose: they maintain order in the classroom while also offering a modicum of privacy for the students. The classroom setting suggests an attempt to provide a semblance of normalcy and structure in an otherwise harsh and regimented environment. At the time, Parkhurst Prison was considered a progressive institution, as it recognized the importance of education and rehabilitation for young offenders. The prison aimed to prepare these boys for a productive future, either through apprenticeships or by returning them to their families. In addition to providing care and welfare for these children, the prison also offered services for orphans and social wards, making it an essential part of the local community. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing insight into the educational and rehabilitative efforts undertaken at Parkhurst Prison during the mid-19th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of education and care in the lives of young people, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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