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Prescoed Camp, near Usk, Monmouthshire
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Prescoed Camp, near Usk, Monmouthshire
Prescoed Camp used to house well-behaved inmates from the nearby Usk Borstal, Monmouthshire. Date: circa 1945
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Behaved Borstal Carehome Inmates Monmouthshire Nearby Orphanage Orphans Services Welfare Childrens
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Prescoed Camp, Monmouthshire, circa 1945: A Haven for Well-Behaved Inmates from Usk Borstal This evocative photograph captures the serene atmosphere of Prescoed Camp, a children's home and care facility located near the picturesque town of Usk in Monmouthshire, Wales. Established during the post-war era, circa 1945, Prescoed Camp was an essential part of the social welfare services that provided care and support for well-behaved inmates who had been housed at the nearby Usk Borstal. The image portrays a group of young boys, dressed in smart uniforms, gathered around a table in the camp's communal dining area. Their attentive posture and engaged expressions suggest a sense of order, discipline, and camaraderie. The warm, inviting ambiance of the room is further emphasized by the soft, natural light filtering through the windows, casting a gentle glow on the scene. Prescoed Camp served as a vital resource for the local community, offering a nurturing environment for children in need of care and guidance. In a time when orphanages and care homes were often stigmatized, Prescoed Camp stood as a beacon of hope and compassion, providing essential services to help shape the lives of these young boys and set them on a path towards a brighter future.
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