School Collection (#9)

Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds
A very early photograph of the Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The Schools were erected in 1846-48 by the Leeds Board of Guardians to house

Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
An unusual view from the doorstep of the Ecclesall Bierlow Union workhouse at Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The building on the opposite side of the street was used as the Unions offices

Birmingham Union Cottage Homes, Marston Green, Warwickshire
A girl stands in front of one of the childrens cottage homes at Marston Green in Warwickshire, to the east of Birmingham. The homes were opened by the Birmingham Poor Law Authorities in 1879 to house

Kensington & Chelsea District School, Banstead, Surrey
Aerial view of Beechholme childrens home, Banstead, Surrey, originally established in 1876 as the Kensington and Chelsea District School to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Winston Churchill School
WINSTON CHURCHILL Pictured as a pupil at the school of the Misses Thompson in Brunswick Road, Brighton, second row, second from left, in November 1886

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)
A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz

Benjamin Disraeli at a Carlton Club Banquet
Engraving showing members of the Carlton Club toasting Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) (seated centre), during a banquet held at the Riding-School, Knightsbridge

Passengers on the deck of an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving showing emigrants on the deck of their ship, at sea, 1849. A group of children are being taught their lessons by a school master whilst a small crowd gathers around the ships galley

BOY IN DUNCEs HAT, 1867
Boy in dunces hat left standing on a stool while the other children play

Guildhall School Music
The Guildhall School of Music, London : Landon Ronald conducts a student orchestra

Health Visitor / 1958
Examination by the school health visitor

Pupils in playground, St Lukes C of E Primary
Pupils in a school playground, St Lukes C of E Primary

Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks - An amazing sight for a diver to see hundreds of Hammerheads constantly going past
VT-8602 Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks - An amazing sight for a diver to see hundreds of Hammerheads constantly going past. Galapagos Islands, Equador

School Milk 1960S
A rather contented looking boy drinks his free school milk straight from the bottle, using a straw

School Dental Clinic
A school dental clinic in Wellington, New Zealand

Mayhew / Wandsworth Prison
Built in 1851 and originally called the Surrey House of Correction. This picture shows the adult school in the chapel on the separate system

Mother and Daughter
Maman gives her daughter a goodbye kiss as she leaves for school

Astronomical Umbrella
Teacher using an umbrella to demonstrate the position of the stars to a group of schoolboys

Furniture Exhibition
Poster for an Exhibition of Textiles and Furniture designed by students of Bradford School of Arts & Crafts (1 of 2)

Rugby School - Photo 2
Scholars in front of one of the school buildings 2 of 4

On the eve of the exam Students reviewing the exams. Painting by Leonid Osipovich Pasternac (1862-1945) 1895 Sun
JLJ4682204 On the eve of the exam Students reviewing the exams. Painting by Leonid Osipovich Pasternac (1862-1945) 1895 Sun

View of New College, The University of Edinburgh, on The Mound, from Princes Street at sunset, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Sedbergh: The School House, Head Masters (b / w photo)
5991691 Sedbergh: The School House, Head Masters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School House, Head Master s)

Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print)
878327 Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 20.3x25.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Gloster Meteor T. 7 WA669 27
Royal Air Force - Gloster Meteor T.7 WA669 27, of the Central flying School, at RAF Little Rissington, on 1 August 1970. (RAF Little Rissington is the highest active airfield in the British Isles)

Docking, Kings Lynn, Norfolk - The School Date: 1904

A portrait of the American dancer Ruth St Denis, 1929 in her Burmese dance seen during a long period of performances in California Date: 1929

British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
6015158 British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Advert for the Puss Moth aeroplane 1930
Advertisement for the Moth airplane, manufactured by the De Havillalnd Aircraft Company Ltd. The illustration shows a Puss Moth flying of the Epsom Derby, while the advert claims

Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position
Gentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce, and the thrust in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Denstone College, Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge (colour litho)
2794658 Denstone College, Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge (colour litho) by English School

Fettes College, Edinburgh (litho)
3642754 Fettes College, Edinburgh (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fettes College, Edinburgh. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Large operating room, Dental School, Paris, France 1885
Large operating room at the Dental School, Odontotechnical Institute, Paris, France. Date: 1885

Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, Berkshire
Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire -- a special occasion at this famous public school, with a procession of boats, ending with a firework display. Date: 1922

Street scene in the market town of Hawkshead, Cumbria, October 1933, with boys coming home from school. 1933

Highgate School, Altiora In Votis, Vow (Or Aim At) Higher Things (colour litho)
2794671 Highgate School, Altiora In Votis, Vow (Or Aim At) Higher Things (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highgate School, Altiora In Votis)

Wallasey Grammar School, Cheshire (colour litho)
2800310 Wallasey Grammar School, Cheshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallasey Grammar School, Cheshire)

Grammar School at Dorchester, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving)
3744593 Grammar School at Dorchester, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving) by Buckler, John Chessell (1793-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Sixty Views of Endowed Grammar Schools)

Mill Hill School, Et Virtutem Et Musas, Both Character And Mind (colour litho)
2794683 Mill Hill School, Et Virtutem Et Musas, Both Character And Mind (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill Hill School, Et Virtutem Et Musas)

The Goose With The Golden Eggs (colour litho)
5227849 The Goose With The Golden Eggs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goose With The Golden Eggs.); © Look and Learn

The Queen visits Manchester, 15th March 1965. School Children

Lena Zavaroni singer fist in air with other schoolchildren. Circa 1960

Twice a week eleven senior boys ar Keighley Grammar School Yorkshire consider complaints by juniors who feel they have been unfairly treated by prefects. 1966

Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667. Creator: Peter Lely
Portrait Of Sir John Nicholas, 1667

The Racquet Court. Date: circa 1880

Rugby School with pupils playing rugby
Exterior view of Rugby School with pupils playing rugby in foreground. Date: 1906

School children Ely Cathedral
A party of schoolchildren file out of the grounds of Ely Cathedral. The West Front of the cathedral is in the background. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Portrait of an Unknown Woman, called La Belle Ferronniere, 1490-1496. Creator
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, called La Belle Ferronniere, 1490-1496. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

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"Education through the Ages: From William and Mary College to The Citadel" Step back in time to the 1700s, where William and Mary College laid the foundation for higher education. As children studied a Children's Political British Isles Map, they dreamt of shaping their nation's future. Fast forward to Charleston, South Carolina, where The Citadel stands tall as a prestigious military college. Its historic residence hall echoes with stories of discipline and honor. Intriguingly, Saint Anthony of Padua preached not only to humans but also to fishes. This captivating tale reminds us that knowledge knows no bounds. Traveling northwards brings us to Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine during the vibrant 1870s. Here, students embraced intellectual curiosity amidst picturesque surroundings. Across the pond lies Harrogate Ladies College - an institution empowering women since its inception. It continues to inspire young minds today. Venturing into bustling London leads us straight into The London School of Economics - a hub for groundbreaking research and critical thinking that shapes global policies. During World War II, Humphrey Jennings' masterpiece "The Silent Village" shed light on human resilience amidst adversity – reminding us how education can empower even in dark times. Art enthusiasts flock to Glasgow School of Art – a haven for creativity and innovation. Its walls breathe life into masterpieces that challenge conventions and ignite imagination. Taking flight with Piper Cherokee 140 G-AYJR transports us beyond classrooms; it symbolizes endless possibilities awaiting those who dare chase their dreams sky-high. At Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme, compassion meets education as disadvantaged children find solace within its nurturing embrace. Lastly, we pay homage to Daniel Mendoza – both boxer extraordinaire and educator who taught valuable lessons about strength inside and outside the ring.