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Headmaster Collection (#3)

The headmaster, a figure of authority and wisdom, holds the key to shaping young minds

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Headmasters house, Sidcot School, Somerset

Headmasters house, Sidcot School, Somerset
Headmasters house, Sidcot School, Winscombe, North Somerset, an independent Quaker school. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Samuel Bishop

Samuel Bishop
SAMUEL BISHOP Churchman, educator - he was headmaster of Merchant Taylors School - and poet. Date: 1731 - 1795

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edmond Warre (Photo)

Edmond Warre (Photo)
Edmond Warre (1857 - 1920) Headmaster of Eton 1890

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Disraeli / Headmaster

Disraeli / Headmaster
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy becomes the New Head Master, alias Prime Minister, on the resignation of Lord Derby on 27 February 1868 Date: 7 March 1868

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: John Bradford, Martyr

John Bradford, Martyr
THOMAS ARNOLD educator, headmaster of Rugby School, father of Matthew Arnold Date: 1795 - 1842

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edmond Warre 1888

Edmond Warre 1888
Edmond Warre (1857 - 1920) Headmaster of Eton College, Berkshire Date: 1888

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Young Woodley by John van Druten

Young Woodley by John van Druten
Promotional postcard for Young Woodley by John van Druten. First publicly produced in England, New Theatre, 12th February 1928. Front of flyer for transfer to the Queens Theatre

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - bedtime story

Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - bedtime story
The Headmaster of the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, reads the inmates a bedtime story over the loudspeaker system in the dormitories. Date: 1940s

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: John Keate with Joseph Goodall - English schoolmaster

John Keate with Joseph Goodall - English schoolmaster
John Keate (1773-1852), English schoolmaster and headmaster of Eton College with Joseph Goodall (1760-1840), English cleric and Provost of Eton. Date: 1828

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Headmaster and prefects at Malvern College

Headmaster and prefects at Malvern College
The Headmaster, Mr D. D. Lindsay with two senior prefects, M.J. Theobald and R. T. Collet at Malvern College, an independent school in Worcestershire, England. Date: 1958

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Mill Hill School, Portico and lawn

Mill Hill School, Portico and lawn
A view of the Portico, and Head Masters Lawn, at Mill Hill School, London, an independent school founded in 1807 Date: 1956

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: James Townley

James Townley
JAMES TOWNLEY educator, headmaster of Merchant Taylors school, churchman and playwright Date: 1714 - 1778

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edward Thring

Edward Thring
EDWARD THRING educator, Headmaster of Uppingham School. with his autograph Date: 1821 - 1887

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: John Nicoll

John Nicoll
JOHN NICOLL Churchman, headmaster of Westminster School, London. Date: 1684 - 1765

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: John Keate - 2

John Keate - 2
JOHN KEATE Headmaster of Eton college depicted calling absence. Date: 1773 - 1852

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: John Keate - 1

John Keate - 1
JOHN KEATE Headmaster of Eton college with his autograph Date: 1773 - 1852

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Queen Adelaide watching rugby football, 1839 (drawing)

Queen Adelaide watching rugby football, 1839 (drawing)
XJF2653563 Queen Adelaide watching rugby football, 1839 (drawing) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Doctor Blimbers young gentlemen as they appeared when enjoying themselves, illustration

Doctor Blimbers young gentlemen as they appeared when enjoying themselves, illustration
KW259264 Doctor Blimbers young gentlemen as they appeared when enjoying themselves, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1848 (litho) by Browne

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St Pauls School, 1724 (oil on canvas)

Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St Pauls School, 1724 (oil on canvas)
XYC225875 Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St Pauls School, 1724 (oil on canvas) by Smibert, John (1688-1751); 242x149.75 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; American

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Dr Richard Busby (1606-95) engraved by James Masson (engraving) (b / w photo)

Dr Richard Busby (1606-95) engraved by James Masson (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF196569 Dr Richard Busby (1606-95) engraved by James Masson (engraving) (b/w photo) by Riley, John (1646-91) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St. Pauls School Inscribed in brown paint

Benjamin Moreland, High Master of St. Pauls School Inscribed in brown paint, across bottom: " This portrait of Benjamin Moreland, now first master of St

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: EDWARD THRING (1821-1887). British educator and headmaster of Uppingham School

EDWARD THRING (1821-1887). British educator and headmaster of Uppingham School. Engraving, English, 1887

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: EDMOND WARRE (1837-1920). English, headmaster of Eton College 1884-1905

EDMOND WARRE (1837-1920). English, headmaster of Eton College 1884-1905. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Jaipur, Rajastan, India - The Maharajahs College

Jaipur, Rajastan, India - The Maharajahs College. Established in 1844 by Maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Ram Singh II along with Pandit Shiv Deen, who also became its first principal. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Jaipur, India - The Maharajahs College

Jaipur, India - The Maharajahs College
Jaipur, Rajastan, India - The Maharajahs College. Established in 1844 by Maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Ram Singh II along with Pandit Shiv Deen, who also became its first principal. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: The fourth of June celebrations at Eton. Dr Alington, the head master walking

The fourth of June celebrations at Eton. Dr Alington, the head master walking in the grounds of the College with one of the 6th form boys. 3 June 1922

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edward White Benson (1829-1896) English churchman and schoolmaster. First headmaster

Edward White Benson (1829-1896) English churchman and schoolmaster. First headmaster of Wellington College, Berkshire (1859). First Bishop of Truro (1877-1883), Archbishop of Canterbury (1882-1896)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: George Granville Bradley (1821-1903) English clergyman, classicist and schoolmaster

George Granville Bradley (1821-1903) English clergyman, classicist and schoolmaster. Headmaster of Harrow School (1845-1858), Headmaster of Marlborough College (1858-1870)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Students And Their Headmaster

Students And Their Headmaster
United States: c. 1885. A rough and tough looking group of male students with a headmaster to match

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Matthew Arnold (1822-1888)

Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) British poet, critic and educationalist. Eldest son of Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby School

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: AZCARATE Y MENENDEZ, Gumersindo (1840-1917)

AZCARATE Y MENENDEZ, Gumersindo (1840-1917). Spanish philosopher, jurist and politician. Headmaster of Instituci󮠌 ibre de Ense񡮺 a. Engraving

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Richard Busby, Teacher

Richard Busby, Teacher
RICHARD BUSBY Headmaster of Westminster School Date: 1606 - 1695

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: THOMAS ARNOLD (1795-1842). English educator. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

THOMAS ARNOLD (1795-1842). English educator. Stipple engraving, English, 19th century

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edward Lyttelton 1855 - 1942

Edward Lyttelton 1855 - 1942
Canon Edward Lyttleton, sportsman, schoolmaster and clergyman, depicted during his headmastership of Haileybury College, 1890 - 1905. He subsequently became Headmaster of Eton College. Date: 1901

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Frederick Temple

Frederick Temple
FREDERICK TEMPLE churchman, headmaster of Rugby school, Bishop of London, then Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1821 - 1902

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Chemical Catechism Darwins childhood lab

Chemical Catechism Darwins childhood lab

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: New pupil in a one-room school

New pupil in a one-room school
New student is the center of attention in a one-room school, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Ataturk Primary School

Ataturk Primary School
Pupils at the Ataturk Primary School -

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: School Assembly 1960

School Assembly 1960
A gowned headmaster presides over morning assembly

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Hubert Murray Burge / Vf

Hubert Murray Burge / Vf
HUBERT MURRAY BURGE Headmaster of Winchester and Bishop

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Headmasters house, Rugby School

Headmasters house, Rugby School
Headmasters house at Rugby School




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The headmaster, a figure of authority and wisdom, holds the key to shaping young minds. Masters of Malvern College, they guide students on their educational journey towards success and enlightenment. As seen in the poster for Terence Rattigan Season at BFI Southbank in 2011, the headmaster's influence extends beyond the school walls, reaching into the world of arts and culture. In "The Headmaster" by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch, we catch a glimpse into the complexities of this revered position. The play explores the challenges faced by those entrusted with molding future generations. Even in times of uncertainty like July 1939 when war loomed over Midhurst Grammar School Cadets, it is the headmaster who instills discipline and courage within his students. A symbol of strength amidst chaos. Artistic depictions such as "The Head" by Spy or Lionel G. B Justice Ford's Vanity Fair illustration capture not only their physical presence but also their commanding aura that demands respect from all who encounter them. From Rugby School's Headmaster's House in Warwickshire to Court Lees Approved School's art room, these leaders create an environment conducive to learning and growth. They foster creativity while ensuring discipline is maintained. Music covers like Grand Processional March remind us that even during ceremonial occasions; it is often the headmaster who leads with grace and dignity. Their role extends beyond academics; they shape character too. Collaborating with staff members at Marlborough College or overseeing operations at Rugby School's Head Master's House showcases their ability to manage teams effectively while maintaining high standards. Whether it be through academic achievements or personal development, a great headmaster leaves an indelible mark on every student fortunate enough to cross paths with them.