Public School Collection (page 2)

Public school, 1906. Creator: Case & Draper. Public school, 1906. Creator: Case & Draper
Public school, 1906. Group portrait of students and teachers in front of two-story school building

Woodhouse-Grove School, near Leeds, for the education of the sons of Methodist Ministers, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Woodhouse-Grove School, near Leeds, for the education of the sons of Methodist Ministers, 1862. The new institution was opened in 1812

The Great Schools of England: St. Paul's School - the schoolroom, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Great Schools of England: St. Paul's School, east end of St. Paul's Churchyard, 1862. This ancient and still flourishing foundation

The Great Schools of England: St. Paul's School, east end of St. Paul's Churchyard, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Great Schools of England: St. Paul's School, east end of St. Paul's Churchyard, 1862. This ancient and still flourishing foundation

The Great Schools of England - Charterhouse from the Green, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Great Schools of England - Charterhouse from the Green, 1862. Charterhouse, a public school, was founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of a Carthusian monastery

New school buildings at Eton College, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New school buildings at Eton College, [Berkshire], 1862. Great inconvenience having arisen from the insufficiency of school accommodation at Eton, apian has been prepared by Mr, Henry Woodyer

Dr. Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Hawtrey, the late Provost of Eton College, 1862. Edward Craven Hawtrey attended the College as a boy from 1799, starting out as an Oppidan and then later becoming a King's Scholar in 1803

Fourth-form room at Harrow School, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Fourth-form room at Harrow School, 1862. Harrow is a public school (English boarding school) for boys in Harrow on the Hill, Greater London

Harrow School, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Harrow School, 1862. Harrow is a public school (English boarding school) for boys in Harrow on the Hill, Greater London. The uniform includes morning suits, straw boater hats, top hats and canes

A View of Eton and the Fellows Eyot, c. 1835-45 (oil on paper on panel)
XYC225455 A View of Eton and the Fellows Eyot, c.1835-45 (oil on paper on panel) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 16.5x26 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Uppingham School, 1923. Uppingham public school, founded with Oakham School in 1584 by Robert Johnson, the Archdeacon of Leicester

Black Monday or the Departure for School, 1790, (1919). Artist: John Jones
Black Monday or the Departure for School, 1919. After William Redmore Bigg (1755?1828). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Ward in General Hospital No 10, formerly Greys College, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Ward in General Hospital No 10, formerly Greys College, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1901. Casualties of the Boer War recuperating. Stereoscopic card

Testimonial to Capt. Iredell, in acknowledgement of his services... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Capt. Iredell, in acknowledgement of his services as Registrar of Cheltenham College, 1862....a massive silver-gilt vase, or rather urn

Board schools
5308010 Board schools. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on board schools. The professional classes feared that universal publicly funded education would create too many)

Muster roll call of boys at Eton Public School, Regency era. First Absence, or Etonians answering Morning Muster Rolls
FLO4618808 Muster roll call of boys at Eton Public School, Regency era. First Absence, or Etonians answering Morning Muster Rolls

Victor was instantly seized by the boys
LLM456314 Victor was instantly seized by the boys by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor was instantly seized by the boys)

Alfred Wharton attacks Dawlish (engraving)
2808408 Alfred Wharton attacks Dawlish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Wharton attacks Dawlish)

The fight in the school grounds
LLM456238 The fight in the school grounds by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight in the school grounds)

Winchester College: The Outer Gateway from "Arcadia"(colour litho)
3101716 Winchester College: The Outer Gateway from " Arcadia" (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winchester College)

Eton College from Windsor (colour litho)
3101155 Eton College from Windsor (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College from Windsor)

The Cloisters, Winchester College (colour litho)
3101709 The Cloisters, Winchester College (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cloisters, Winchester College)

Windsor Castle from Fellows Eyot, Eton (colour litho)
3101312 Windsor Castle from Fellows Eyot, Eton (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Castle from Fellows Eyot, Eton)

Arms and devices for public schools, late 19th century (colour litho)
3245529 Arms and devices for public schools, late 19th century (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Etonians (b / w photo)
3642635 Etonians (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etonians. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A reminiscence of Lords Cricket Ground (Eton v Harrow) (engraving)
3640716 A reminiscence of Lords Cricket Ground (Eton v Harrow) (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rugby School Entrance (coloured photo)
3642720 Rugby School Entrance (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugby School Entrance. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Richard Busby of Westminster
3787431 Richard Busby of Westminster by Tilson, Henry (c.1659-1695); (add.info.: Richard Busby of Westminster, 1606 - 1695. Engraving after a painting by Henry Tilson (1659 - 1695)

Eton College Chapel
3787428 Eton College Chapel. by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); (add.info.: Eton Chapel. Drawn and engraved by Wenceslas Hollar (1607 - 1677), 1672 William Collins of London, 1945

The Lower School, Eton (engraving)
1036223 The Lower School, Eton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lower School, Eton)

Entrance to the playing-fields (engraving)
1036222 Entrance to the playing-fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the playing-fields)

Leaving Home (engraving)
959622 Leaving Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaving Home. Illustration for The Picture Scrap Book (Religious Tract Society, c 1880)

A Picture Without Words, 1884 (colour litho)
1078693 A Picture Without Words, 1884 (colour litho) by Graetz, Friedrich (1840-1913); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Fourth of June, 1838 (gravure)
965581 The Fourth of June, 1838 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fourth of June, 1838)

Montem Ceremony at Salt Hill, 1838 (gravure)
965580 Montem Ceremony at Salt Hill, 1838 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montem Ceremony at Salt Hill, 1838)

"The Play-ground at Eaton College in Buckinghamshire"(gravure)
965574 " The Play-ground at Eaton College in Buckinghamshire" (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Tatham s", 1905 (gravure)
965565 " Tatham s", 1905 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Tatham s", 1905)

"The Christopher Inn at Eaton in Buckinghamshire"(gravure)
965561 " The Christopher Inn at Eaton in Buckinghamshire" (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Windsor Bridge in 1793 (gravure)
965554 Windsor Bridge in 1793 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Bridge in 1793)

Long Chamber, 1844 (gravure)
965550 Long Chamber, 1844 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Chamber, 1844. Illustration for Bygone Eton by R A Austen-Leigh (Spottiswoode & Co, 1912)

Schoolyard in 1814 (gravure)
965544 Schoolyard in 1814 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolyard in 1814. Illustration for Bygone Eton by R A Austen-Leigh (Spottiswoode & Co, 1912)

East View of the College, 1746 (gravure)
965540 East View of the College, 1746 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East View of the College, 1746)

View of Eton, c 1622 (gravure)
965536 View of Eton, c 1622 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Eton, c 1622)

Title-page illustration for Every Boys Annual (colour litho)
2813458 Title-page illustration for Every Boys Annual (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Winchester College School (b / w photo)
3094988 Winchester College School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winchester College School. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Rugby School, Warwickshire (colour photo)
3094904 Rugby School, Warwickshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugby School, Warwickshire)

Marlborough College (b / w photo)
3095389 Marlborough College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlborough College. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The College House, Marlborough (colour photo)
3093769 The College House, Marlborough (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The College House, Marlborough. Postcard, early 20th century)

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Evolution of Public Schools" Step into history as we take you on a captivating journey through the world of public schools. From the grandeur of Eton College's Quadrangle in 1880 to the humble Colonial classroom in New England during the 1600s, each image tells a unique story. In the 1870s, kindergarten children joyfully engage in games, showcasing how education has evolved to embrace early childhood development. Meanwhile, Godolphin House stands tall and proud in its timeless elegance, a testament to enduring educational institutions. The portrait of Sir John Nicholas by Peter Lely transports us back to 1667, offering a glimpse into an era where public schooling was beginning to shape society. The Great Hall at Dulwich College captures our attention with its majestic architecture and echoes of knowledge shared within its walls since c1878. Girton College near Cambridge takes us forward to 1923 when women were finally granted access to higher education—an inspiring milestone for gender equality. Dulwich College's depiction from London in 1829 reminds us that these institutions have long been pillars of learning and community support. Rugby School and Tonbridge School both proudly display their vibrant campuses from 1923—a reminder that they are not just about academics but also foster camaraderie and personal growth among students. As we gaze upon Marlborough College's entrance from the early 20th century, we witness how these establishments seamlessly blend tradition with progressiveness. Finally, "A View of Eton and Fellows Eyot" transports us once more back in time—c1835-45—to appreciate how nature intertwines harmoniously with education. Public schools have stood as beacons of enlightenment throughout centuries—shaping minds, nurturing talents, fostering friendships—and continue doing so today. Let these glimpses into their rich heritage inspire gratitude for all they offer: knowledge passed down, memories made, and futures shaped within their hallowed halls.