Private School Collection (#5)

School Yard and Chapel, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Harrow School, 1923. Harrow School, founded in 1572 by John Lyon of Preston, a local wealthy farmer, under the Royal Charter of Elizabeth I

Shrewsbury School, 1923. Shrewsbury School, founded in 1552 by Royal Charter under King Edward VI. In 1571 the school was augmented by Queen Elizabeth I

Lancing College, 1923
No. 27. Lancing College, 1923. Lancing College, private school in West Sussex. The school was founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard

Haileybury College, 1923
No. 25 Haileybury College, 1923. Haileybury College, founded in 1862 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1864. The school occupied the buildings which formerly belonged to the Honourable East

Charterhouse School, 1923. Charterhouse School, private boarding school in Godalming, Surrey. Founded in 1611 by Thomas Sutton of Knaith on the site of the old Carthusian monastery

Malvern College, 1923. Malvern College, private day and boarding school in Worcestershire. The school opened in 1865. From Sunripe Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Public Schools and Colleges. [R. & J

Marlborough College, 1923. Marlborough College, private boarding and day school founded in 1843 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1845

Berkhamstead School, 1923. Berkhamstead private school, founded in 1541 by John Incent, Dean of St Pauls Cathedral under the licence of Henry VIII

Bedford School, 1923. Bedford private school, founded in 1552 and supported by the Harpur Trust. The school was established by the Mayor of the city, John Williams

Sherborne School, 1923. Sherborne School, private school in Dorset. The schools origin dates back to 8th century linked with Sherborne Abbey and it was refounded in 1550 by King Edward VI

Christs Hospital, 1923. Christs Hospital, private and boarding school in Sussex. The school was founded in 1552 by King Edward VI

Clifton College, 1923. Clifton College, private school near Bristol. Founded in 1862 and incorporated under the Royal Charter in 1877

Eton College, 1923. Eton College, a prestigious boarding school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, initially intended to provide free education to seventy poor boys who then would study at Kings

Johns School, Leatherhead, 1923
St. Johns School, Leatherhead, 1923. St. Johns School in Leatherhead, founded in 1851 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1872

Rossall School, 1923. Rossall School, fee paying private school in Fleetwood, Lancashire founded in 1844 by St. Vincent Beechey and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1890

The Leys School, 1923. Leys School, private day and boarding school school. located in Cambridge, England, founded in 1875 by the Methodist Church

Mill Hill School, 1923. Mill Hill School, an independent day and boarding school located in Mill Hill, north London. Founded in 1807 by committee of Nonconformist merchants and ministers

College Library: The Central Portion, 1926. College Library is a rare book and manuscript library of international importance

Henry VIs Avyse with Alterations made in 1450, 1926. Artist: King Henry VI
Henry VIs Avyse with Alterations made in 1450, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor

Dulwich College, c1912, (1912)
Dulwich College, 1912. The letters patent by James I on 21 June 1619 authorised Edward Alleyn to establish a college in Dulwich to be called the College of Gods Gif t, in Dulwich in Surrey

St Johns College, Leatherhead, Surrey, 20th century. Originally founded as a boarding school for the sons of the clergy, St Johns College is a public school that opened in 1851

George Heriot (1563-1624), Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist, 1791. Heriot was the founder of both the Boys Hospital in Edinburgh and George Heriots School, a large private school in Edinburgh

Paul Verlaine, (Usher in Private School at Bournemouth, 1877-1878), 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Paul Verlaine, (Usher in Private School at Bournemouth, 1877-1878), 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Sports day at Pennthorpe School in Kent. The finish of the boys running race. 1939

Sports day at Merton Court School in Sidcup, Kent. The boys sack race. 1938

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Step into the world of tradition and excellence at a private school. From the majestic Great Hall of Dulwich College, built in 1878 by an unknown creator, to the serene Cloister Pump and Hall Steps from 1926, every corner exudes history and charm. Bearwood House stands tall as a symbol of grandeur in its timeless elegance captured in photograph 33636_011. Delve into the lives of esteemed individuals who walked these hallowed halls. Sir R. Steele, a prominent figure from 1672-1729, is immortalized in an intriguing portrait dating back to 1830. The Sixth Form Bench and Fellows Eyot transport us to another era with their captivating presence, created by an unknown artist in 1911. Explore iconic institutions like Eton College through historical artifacts such as the meticulously detailed plan from 1911 or the breathtaking view of Windsor Castle seen from the Provosts Lodge at Eton. Immerse yourself further into this prestigious environment with glimpses into daily life - Election Hall bustling with activity in 1926 or boys answering Morning Muster Rolls at Eton Public School during Regency era mornings. Witness other renowned educational establishments like Winchester College School captured beautifully in black and white photography or Marlborough College's striking architecture showcased similarly, and are not just places for education; they are gateways to heritage and legacy that shape generations to come.