Date:1890 - 1899 (c.)
Description:Drill was part of the regular routine for boys at Norton. The reformatory also had a cadet corp.
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In the first half of the 19th century statistical studies seemed to show that Britain was being engulfed ...
On March 14 1886 four boys were caned for planning to run away. One of them had been previously caned ...
Children were educated and trained in various trades, including shoemaking, gardening, tailoring and ...
The harsh discipline of the reformatory was reinforced through the use of stark uniforms. The uniform ...
The boys’ lives were strictly regulated. Activities were timetabled for each day between waking up at ...
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Donor ref:BA&H: MS 244/96 (110/2473)
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