Endowment Collection

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)

Royal Cornwall Museums activity table at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Visitors enjoying Royal Cornwall Museums activity table in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwalls participation

Royal Cornwall Museums trade stand at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Royal Cornwall Museums trade stand in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. One of a series of digital images documenting the Royal Institution of Cornwalls participation in the Royal

Royal Cornwall Museums activity table at the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Royal Cornwall Museums activity table in the heritage tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. The museums Marketing Officer is demonstrating how to make an Egyptian scarab amulet

Royal Cornwall Museum staff leaving the Royal Cornwall Show, Royal Cornwall Showground, Whitecross, Wadebridge
Royal Cornwall Museum staff are packed up and leaving the Royal Cornwall Show. From left to right are the Individual Gifts Manager, Marketing Officer and Director

Grammar School at Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving)
3744592 Grammar School at Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving) by Buckler, John Chessell (1793-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Sixty Views of Endowed Grammar Schools)

Grammar School at Adderbury, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving)
3744590 Grammar School at Adderbury, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving) by Buckler, John Chessell (1793-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Sixty Views of Endowed Grammar Schools)

Grammar School at Woodstock, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving)
3744594 Grammar School at Woodstock, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving) by Buckler, John Chessell (1793-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Sixty Views of Endowed Grammar Schools)

Grammar School at Burford, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving)
3744591 Grammar School at Burford, Oxfordshire, 1827 (engraving) by Buckler, John Chessell (1793-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Sixty Views of Endowed Grammar Schools)

the Story of Orestes, at the Princes Hall, Piccadilly, London, Uk
" the Story of Orestes, " at the Princes Hall, Piccadilly, London, Uk, 1886: the Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies, Act Iii

Pearls which endowed a hospital. The Countess Sophia Schonborn, who has been acclaimed by the entire Austrian press for having presented the famous Schonborn pearls ( seen in the picture)

MORMON TABERNACLE, 1870. The Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake City, Utah, with the endownment house in the distance. Wood engraving, American, 1870

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"Preserving History and Inspiring Minds: The Endowment of Royal Cornwall Museums" Step back in time to the year 1827, where the enchanting Grammar School at Dorchester, Oxfordshire comes alive through an exquisite engraving. This captivating image serves as a reminder of the rich heritage that endows our present. Fast forward to the vibrant atmosphere of the Royal Cornwall Showground in Whitecross, Wadebridge on June 8th, 2018. Amidst this bustling event, the Royal Cornwall Museums' activity table stands proudly, inviting visitors to engage with history and culture. Here lies a testament to how they can bridge generations and ignite curiosity within young minds. Adjacent to it is another trade stand by the Royal Cornwall Museums - a hub of knowledge and exploration. As attendees flock towards this haven of artifacts and stories from times gone by, they witness firsthand how endowments enable institutions like these museums to thrive. The dedicated staff members are not only custodians but also ambassadors for their cherished institution. After a day filled with sharing their passion for preserving history at the Royal Cornwall Show, they depart with hearts full knowing that their efforts have kindled inspiration among countless individuals. But let us not forget that Dorchester was not alone in its educational legacy; other grammar schools such as Chipping Norton, Adderbury, Woodstock, and Burford also left indelible marks on Oxfordshire's landscape during this era. These engravings serve as reminders that education has always been an invaluable gift passed down through generations. Whether it be through captivating engravings or engaging activities at events like the Royal Cornwall Showground - all made possible by generous endowments - we celebrate our shared cultural heritage while nurturing future generations' thirst for knowledge. The enduring impact of these endowments ensures that history remains alive and continues shaping our collective identity.