Desks Collection (page 7)

The scene in The Journal newsroom during one of the power cuts in 1972. Much of the preparation for the newspaper was done by the light of hurrican lamps and candles

Education: Lack of text books in the early 1980s led to school children having to share books. Books were repaired many times and were only replaced when they could not be read

Education: Lack of text books in the early 1980s led to school children having to share books. Books were repaired many times and were only replaced when they could not be read

The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Alderman Arthur Waugh, talking to Susan Leigh (7), and Dennis Kell (7) in Class 1, during his visit to Stoke Infants School today. 8th March 1963

Children sitting at their desks in their school classroom on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. December 1934

A class at Poundwick junior School in Woodhouse Park sit for their Grammar School entrance examination March 1954

The children of Peel Park Junior School, Accrington, who went on holiday to Bournemouth this year, and were said to be the nicest bunch of children to go there. The children singing in class

Schoolchildren ear their midday meal at their desks. Date: early 20th century

Reading Room of the British Museum, London 1857
Interior of the Reading Room at the British Museum, London. The rotunda, walls of books and reading desks are clearly visible. Date: 1857

General Post Office London 1890s
Women at work in the General Post Office tube room at St Martins-le-Grand in the City of London. The room had pneumatic tube connections to post office establishments. Date: circa 1890s

Grammar course, Primary School Adjalle, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Secondary school in Africa, Hevie, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Passenger in the Heathrow Terminal with a Baby Child at ?
Passenger in the Heathrow Terminal with a Baby Child at the Enquiries Desk Date: 1950s

An Examination Will Follow, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
An Examination Will Follow, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

The Schoolroom, (1881). Creator: Unknown
The Schoolroom, (1881). Boys and their teacher in a great hall with wooden beams. Names are carved into the walls. The school, at Westminster in London

The Dame, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Classroom at a Girls Reformatory
Girls sit at desks in the classroom of an unidentified Reformatory. Date: circa 1900

Daphne du Maurier and children at Menabilly, 1944
Author and playwright Daphne du Maurier(1907-1989) tutoring her daughters Tessa(right) and Flavia at their desks, whilst her son Christian plays on a rocking horse nearby. Date: 1944

Find the Fault card No. 21 -- office desk. circa 1930s

Classroom Scene Nevill
Nevill County Secondary School A classroom of children sitting at their desks Date: 1960

Officers mess Dresden Rooms Germany Flowers
Officers mess in Dresden, Rooms in Germany, Flowers in Saxony, Living rooms in Germany, Round tables, Chairs in Germany, Desks in Germany, 1912, Dresden, Train Kasino, Neustadt

Town halls Erzgebirgskreis Buildings Office chairs
Town halls in Erzgebirgskreis, Buildings in Erzgebirgskreis, Office chairs, Offices in Germany, Pendulum clocks, Desks in Germany, Geyer, 1920, Erzgebirgskreis, Inneres des Rathauses

Globe And Books

Cupids at school with hearts and flowers on a Valentine card. Date: circa 1890s

Red Maids in their distinctive outfits in the old school in Denmark Street Bristol Circa 1960

Church Furniture, Plate 166, showing candle holders, candlesticks, lecterns, boxes, vases and other items. Date: circa 1880s

Woman police officer talking in a school classroom
Woman police officer (Helen Parnell) talking to a group of children in a school classroom. Date: circa 1980s

Borstal Inmates School Room
Inmates sit at desks in the school room of an unidentified Borstal. Date: circa 1926

Blitz in London -- Ricardo Street School, WW2
Blitz in London -- Ricardo Street School, East London, being used as a fire sub-station, received a direct hit from a high explosive bomb on 1 November 1940

Draftsman working at desk in office, elavated view

Northern Tartar Manchu woman, in a Chinese scolars studio. Calligraphy is on the wall, and she is standing in front of a desk, there is a vase with a landscape painting on it

Royal Exchange at Harrods, Knightsbridge. Erected for the convenience of Harrods visitors, the Royal Exchange fills many wants

Botany Room, Brondesbury and Kilburn High School
A classroom scene, showing girls at work in the Botany Room at Brondesbury and Kilburn High School in north west London. Botanical pictures decorate the wall at the back

Mr Whitestone, teacher, Ealing, West London
Mr Whitestone, teacher at Durston House School, Ealing, West London, seen here at his desk in a classroom. Date: circa 1900s

Upper Vth Form, Sidcot School, Winscombe, Somerset
Upper Vth Form with a class in progress, Sidcot School, Winscombe, North Somerset, an independent Quaker school. Date: circa 1920s

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"From Napoleon to Schoolchildren: A Journey Through Desks" The young Napoleon Bonaparte studying (colour litho): Witness the early ambitions of a future conqueror as he diligently hones his skills at his trusty desk. Hereford Industrial School Schoolroom: In this bustling schoolroom, desks become the foundation for knowledge and skill-building, shaping the lives of countless students. Colin Deans Shown By Request (1947): Step into the world of an artist's studio, where creativity flourishes on cluttered desks filled with brushes, paints, and endless possibilities. British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b/w photo): Amidst wartime chaos, desks transform into shelters as brave children prepare for potential danger – a poignant reminder of resilience in adversity. Reading Room of the Great Library at the British Museum seen from the Entrance, c1935: Immerse yourself in intellectual pursuits within this grand reading room adorned with rows upon rows of meticulously arranged desks – a sanctuary for knowledge seekers. Teddy bears in a classroom: Playful innocence fills these miniature desks as cuddly companions join imaginary lessons and adventures – reminding us that learning can be joyful too. Victoria College Alexandria - Chemistry Laboratory: Unleash your inner scientist amidst bubbling test tubes and scientific wonders atop sleek laboratory benches – where breakthroughs are born. Schoolboys and teacher on a Christmas card: Cherished memories come alive through festive imagery featuring jovial students gathered around their teacher's desk during holiday celebrations – capturing the spirit of togetherness and gratitude. Traders doing business at Coal Exchange London 1890: Dive into history's financial hub where bustling traders negotiate deals atop polished wooden desks strewn with papers–a glimpse into commerce's past glory days. The Strand Palace Hotel - Writing Room.