Metal Print : Darenth Schools, Kent - Day room
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Darenth Schools, Kent - Day room
Inmates sit around a dayroom at the Darenth Schools, near Dartford, Kent. The Schools were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14244362
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1878 Asylums Carehome Darenth Dartford Imbecile Inmates Institution Metropolitan Opened Orphanage Orphans Residential Schools Welfare Childrens
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the history of Darenth Schools to life with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a dayroom scene at the renowned institution in Kent, established in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for imbecile children. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just beautiful home decor; they're a conversation starter, a piece of history, and a unique addition to your space. Each print is meticulously printed on a lightweight aluminum sheet using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Experience the rich history of Darenth Schools like never before with our Metal Prints.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Darenth Schools, a residential institution for imbecile children located near Dartford, Kent. Established in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, the Schools provided care and welfare for children from London who were diagnosed as imbeciles, a term used during that era to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental challenges. The image shows a group of children sitting around a dayroom, engaged in various activities. Some are deep in thought, while others seem to be engaged in play or conversation. The dayroom, with its simple furnishings and muted colors, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the children at Darenth Schools. The Metropolitan Asylums Board was established in 1871 to provide care and accommodation for the destitute, the aged, and the infirm in London. The opening of Darenth Schools was part of its efforts to expand its services to include children with special needs. The institution continued to operate until the 1950s, when it was closed and its residents were transferred to other facilities. This photograph, taken circa 1900, offers a poignant reminder of the past and the important role that institutions like Darenth Schools played in providing care and support for children with intellectual disabilities during a time when such services were limited. It also underscores the enduring importance of compassionate care and the need for continued investment in social services to ensure that all children, regardless of their abilities, have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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