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Harvest-home at the Philanthropic Society's farm-school, Redhill, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Harvest-home at the Philanthropic Society's farm-school, Redhill, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Harvest-home at the Philanthropic Society's farm-school, Redhill, 1864. This institution...is designed for the instruction and moral reformation chiefly of boys under fifteen years of age, who have been convicted of crime and sentenced to a few years detention in a reformatory under the Juvenile Offenders Act. The...[boys] are employed in field labour, garden and house work, brickmaking...[etc]. After their discharge a portion of them...are assisted to emigrate...The harvest home...attracted a number of visitors to see the games in a field near the farmyard...Here, though the wet grass and soft ground somewhat interfered with the exercises, the boys contended for prizes, in hurdle-racing, long and high jumping, flat-racing, jumping in sacks, trussed racing, balance riding, and climbing. A contest of a more irregular but not less agreeable character took place in the form of a very amusing scramble for a sackfull of apples, in the course of which no small amount of tumbling about was to be seen, and a few pretty hard knocks were received by the actors, who took all in good part and appeared each well satisfied with his share. Prizes for general conduct, progress in school, cleanliness and order, were given'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the joy and camaraderie of the Harvest-home celebration at the Philanthropic Society's farm-school in Redhill, 1864. The institution was dedicated to reforming young boys who had been convicted of crimes, providing them with education, moral guidance, and practical skills through field labor, gardening, brickmaking, and more.
During the event, visitors gathered to witness the boys participate in various games and competitions in a field near the farmyard. From hurdle-racing to sack jumping to apple scrambling, there was no shortage of excitement and laughter. Despite the wet grass and soft ground causing some challenges, the boys enthusiastically competed for prizes while showcasing their talents and sportsmanship.
The Harvest-home festivities not only provided entertainment but also served as a platform to reward outstanding behavior such as progress in schoolwork, cleanliness, orderliness, and overall conduct. It was heartwarming to see these young individuals coming together in a spirit of friendly competition and mutual support.
Through images like this one from "Illustrated London News", we are reminded of the importance of giving second chances and fostering positive growth opportunities for those who have faced adversity. The legacy of institutions like the Philanthropic Society lives on through stories like these that inspire hope for a brighter future.
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