Head Master Collection

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)

Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath, listen to instructions from the head master during their evacuation rehearsal 28th August 1939

Shrewsbury School (engraving)
1606051 Shrewsbury School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrewsbury School. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 December 1896)

The Reverend J E C Welldon, MA, the New Head Master of Harrow School (engraving)
1591125 The Reverend J E C Welldon, MA, the New Head Master of Harrow School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend J E C Welldon, MA)

The Great Schools of England, Harrow School (engraving)
1596519 The Great Schools of England, Harrow School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Schools of England, Harrow School)

Opening of the Hymers College at Hull (engraving)
1627715 Opening of the Hymers College at Hull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Hymers College at Hull)

The Reverend James John Hornby, MA, the New Head Master of Eton College (engraving)
1588494 The Reverend James John Hornby, MA, the New Head Master of Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend James John Hornby, MA)

Winchester College (b / w photo)
1602812 Winchester College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winchester College. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 January 1891)

Charterhouse School (litho)
1107690 Charterhouse School (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charterhouse School)

The Reverend Edward Thring (engraving)
1046246 The Reverend Edward Thring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Edward Thring, Head Master of Uppingham School)

Testimonial to the late Head Master of Winchester School (engraving)
1610920 Testimonial to the late Head Master of Winchester School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Residence of the Reverend Dr Warre, Head Master of Eton College (b / w photo)
1603600 The New Residence of the Reverend Dr Warre, Head Master of Eton College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Head Master (engraving)
2777128 The New Head Master (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Head Master. Cartoon, 7 March 1868)

The Leys School, Cambridge, Opening of the Science Buildings (b / w photo)
1627525 The Leys School, Cambridge, Opening of the Science Buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leys School, Cambridge)

The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving)
1627294 The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Winchester)

The Tercentenary of Uppingham School (engraving)
1045521 The Tercentenary of Uppingham School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of Uppingham School)

Testimonial to the Head-Master of the Birmingham School of Design (engraving)
1097439 Testimonial to the Head-Master of the Birmingham School of Design (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reverend H A James, New Head Master of Rugby (engraving)
1628028 The Reverend H A James, New Head Master of Rugby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend H A James, New Head Master of Rugby)

The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving)
1041505 The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of St Bees Grammar School)

A Boys Life at Eton (engraving)
1062605 A Boys Life at Eton (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boys Life at Eton)

"The Head Master held up his hand"(engraving)
2813294 " The Head Master held up his hand" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bust of Edward Riddle, Esquire, FRAS, late Head-Master of the Royal Naval School, Greenwich Hospital (engraving)
1607491 Bust of Edward Riddle, Esquire, FRAS, late Head-Master of the Royal Naval School, Greenwich Hospital (engraving) by English School

Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools (engraving)
1607021 Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools)

The Reverend Dr Edmond Warre, DD, Head Master (b / w photo)
1626831 The Reverend Dr Edmond Warre, DD, Head Master (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Dr Edmond Warre, DD, Head Master)

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Speech day at Merchant Taylors School, 1891 in Britain, teacher; head master; schoolteacher; schoolmaster; pupil; fence; sabre; school hall; tension; balance; stress; pressure; reward; honor; prize;

DR. CARVER, HEAD MASTER OF DULWICH COLLEGE, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

DR. CARVER, HEAD MASTER OF DULWICH COLLEGE, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

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In the realm of education, the role of a headmaster is one that carries immense responsibility and influence. From Sedbergh: The School House to Shrewsbury School, these iconic institutions have witnessed countless generations being shaped under the guidance of their esteemed headmasters. A black and white photo captures a moment frozen in time at Head Masters, showcasing the stern yet compassionate faces that led with wisdom and dedication. Similarly, an engraving from Shrewsbury School paints a vivid picture of an era long gone, where students thrived under the watchful eye of their revered headmaster. The arrival of The Reverend J E C Welldon as the new headmaster at Harrow School is commemorated in another striking engraving. His appointment marked a new chapter for this prestigious institution, promising innovation and progress while upholding its rich traditions. Harrow School itself has been immortalized in engravings depicting its grandeur among The Great Schools of England. These images evoke awe-inspiring visions of academic excellence and character development fostered within its hallowed halls. Engraved scenes also capture significant milestones such as the opening ceremony of Hymers College at Hull. This event symbolizes not only educational expansion but also highlights how crucially important headmasters are in shaping communities beyond their own schools' walls. Eton College's legacy is forever intertwined with The Reverend James John Hornby's tenure as headmaster - his portrait engraved to honor his contributions to this renowned institution. Winchester College stands proud too; captured in timeless black-and-white photos that showcase both architectural beauty and scholarly pursuits within its grounds. Charterhouse School comes alive through lithographs portraying vibrant student life guided by dedicated heads who instill values that go beyond academics alone. One such visionary leader was The Reverend Edward Thring whose impact on education extended far beyond Charterhouse's borders. Even after they depart from this world, former headmasters are remembered and honored.