1991, ISBN: 1452077290

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[SR: 1003857], Paperback, [EAN: 9781452077291], AuthorHouse, English, English, English, AuthorHouse, Book, AuthorHouse, AuthorHouse, This is the first independent account of a unique institution, the Wallingford Farm Training Colony - later known simply as 'Turners Court' - which opened a century ago. Founded by a group of philanthropic non-conformists, the 'Colony' aimed to take unemployed young men off the streets, train them on the land and send them off to the 'Dominions'.  During its 80 year history, Turners Court's clientele, training programme and lifestyle all changed radically. The author has used the institution's own records, together with the (mainly unpublished) accounts of former 'colonists' and staff members, and sets the history of the Colony in the context of 20th century legislation, economic and social change., 9, History, 4762, Africa, 4808, Americas, 4873, Ancient, 4884, Asia, 4921, Australia & Oceania, 4935, Europe, 4984, Gay & Lesbian, 4987, Historical Study, 4995, Middle East, 5011, Military, 14450, Military Science, 5032, Russia, 4853, United States, 5035, World, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 11232, Social Sciences, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

3, ISBN: 9781452077291

This is the first independent account of a unique institution, the Wallingford Farm Training Colony - later known simply as ´Turners Court´ - which opened a century ago. Founded by a grou… Altro …

This is the first independent account of a unique institution, the Wallingford Farm Training Colony - later known simply as ´Turners Court´ - which opened a century ago. Founded by a group of philanthropic non-conformists, the ´Colony´ aimed to take unemployed young men off the streets, train them on the land and send them off to the ´Dominions´. During its 80 year history, Turners Court´s clientele, training programme and lifestyle all changed radically. The author has used the institution´s own records, together with the (mainly unpublished) accounts of former ´colonists´ and staff members, and sets the history of the Colony in the context of 20th century legislation, economic and social change. Oxfordshire Colony: Turners Court Farm School, Wallingford, 1911-1991 Bücher > Fremdsprachige Bücher > Englische Bücher Taschenbuch 03.2011 Buch (fremdspr.), Authorhouse, 03.2011<

1991, ISBN: 9781452077291

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[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: AUTHORHOUSE], This is the first independent account of a unique institution, the Wallingford Farm Training Colony - later known simply as 'Turners Court' - which opened a century ago. Founded by a group of philanthropic non-conformists, the 'Colony' aimed to take unemployed young men off the streets, train them on the land and send them off to the 'Dominions'. During its 80 year history, Turners Court's clientele, training programme and lifestyle all changed radically. The author has used the institution's own records, together with the (mainly unpublished) accounts of former 'colonists' and staff members, and sets the history of the Colony in the context of 20th century legislation, economic and social change.Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen, [SC: 0.00]<

ISBN: 9781452077291

This is the first independent account of a unique institution, the Wallingford Farm Training Colony - later known simply as 'Turners Court' - which opened a century ago. Founded by a grou… Altro …

This is the first independent account of a unique institution, the Wallingford Farm Training Colony - later known simply as 'Turners Court' - which opened a century ago. Founded by a group of philanthropic non-conformists, the 'Colony' aimed to take unemployed young men off the streets, train them on the land and send them off to the 'Dominions'. During its 80 year history, Turners Court's clientele, training programme and lifestyle all changed radically. The author has used the institution's own records, together with the (mainly unpublished) accounts of former 'colonists' and staff members, and sets the history of the Colony in the context of 20th century legislation, economic and social change. Books > Business > Industries and Professions > Industries List_Books<