Royal College Of Music Collection

Intended Building of the Royal College of Music, Kensington (First Stone laid 8 July) (engraving)
1596513 Intended Building of the Royal College of Music, Kensington (First Stone laid 8 July) (engraving) by English School

Victorian English architecture, National Training School for Music, Kensington, London 1870s
Vintage illustration of Victorian English architecture, National Training School for Music, Kensington, London

The Prince of Wales opening the Royal College of Music, 2 May (engraving)
1604763 The Prince of Wales opening the Royal College of Music, 2 May (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

London: The Royal College of Music, South Kensington; The School of Art Needlework
6019333 London: The Royal College of Music, South Kensington; The School of Art Needlework, South Kensington; The Natural History Museum, South Kensington; The Science and Art School

The Royal College of Music (engraving)
1623885 The Royal College of Music (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal College of Music)

Madame Agnes Nicholls (chromolitho)
666972 Madame Agnes Nicholls (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Agnes Nicholls)

Donaldson Museum, Royal College of Music (b / w photo)
2803269 Donaldson Museum, Royal College of Music (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donaldson Museum, Royal College of Music)

Landon Ronald (chromolitho)
666971 Landon Ronald (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landon Ronald. Cigarette card, from series on Musical Celebrities, published by Wills)

The Fancy Costume Ball of the Savage Club at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Royal College of Music (engraving)
1044744 The Fancy Costume Ball of the Savage Club at the Albert Hall in Aid of the Royal College of Music (engraving) by English School

The Prince of Wales opening the Royal College of Music (engraving)
1624377 The Prince of Wales opening the Royal College of Music (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales opening the Royal College of Music)

The Duke of Edinburgh and Madame Marie Roze performing at a Concert for the Royal College of Music (engraving)
1622212 The Duke of Edinburgh and Madame Marie Roze performing at a Concert for the Royal College of Music (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861)

South Kensingtons stronghold of the arts and sciences (b / w photo)
3637469 South Kensingtons stronghold of the arts and sciences (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Alexander Mackenzie (chromolitho)
666944 Sir Alexander Mackenzie (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Alexander Mackenzie)

The Royal College of Music, Kensington (engraving)
1604751 The Royal College of Music, Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal College of Music, Kensington)

Meeting at St Jamess Palace, called by the Prince of Wales, to establish the Royal College of Music (engraving)
1624125 Meeting at St Jamess Palace, called by the Prince of Wales, to establish the Royal College of Music (engraving) by Dadd

Mr George Donaldson (engraving)
1064471 Mr George Donaldson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr George Donaldson)

Sir Hubert Parry (chromolitho)
666942 Sir Hubert Parry (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hubert Parry)

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (chromolitho)
666969 Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor)

A Local Examination for the "Savage Club Scholarship"of the Royal College of Music (engraving)
1622948 A Local Examination for the " Savage Club Scholarship" of the Royal College of Music (engraving) by English School

The Royal College of Music, the Prince of Wales addressing the Meeting at St Jamess Palace (engraving)
1060621 The Royal College of Music, the Prince of Wales addressing the Meeting at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by English School

Princess Alexandra at the Opening of the Royal College of Music, May 2, 1894, (1901). Princess Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925, future Queen Alexandra) at the RCM in South Kensington, London

Dr. C. V. Stanford, c1880, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Dr. C.V. Stanford, c1880, (1895). Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Irish composer, music teacher, and conductor. While still an undergraduate

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The Royal College of Music, located in Kensington, London, is a magnificent testament to Victorian English architecture. Its grandeur and elegance are captured in the engraving depicting its intended building, with the first stone being laid on 8 July. Established in the 1870s as the National Training School for Music, this prestigious institution has nurtured countless musical talents over the years. The Prince of Wales himself had the honor of opening the Royal College of Music on 2 May, as depicted in another captivating engraving. Situated in South Kensington alongside other notable institutions like The School of Art Needlework and The Natural History Museum, The Royal College of Music stands as a beacon of artistic excellence. It shares its surroundings with The Science and Art School and The Regent Street Polytechnic - all contributing to a vibrant cultural hub. Within its walls lies not only an esteemed educational institution but also treasures such as Madame Agnes Nicholls' chromolitho portrait and Landon Ronald's striking depiction. These artworks add to the rich tapestry that is woven within this historic establishment. The Donaldson Museum at the Royal College of Music showcases its commitment to preserving musical heritage through black-and-white photographs that capture moments frozen in time. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving immortalizes HRH Princess of Wales' statue gifted by Ladies from England - symbolizing their support for this esteemed institution. The Fancy Costume Ball organized by Savage Club at Albert Hall serves as a delightful reminder that music can inspire celebration and philanthropy alike. This event was held specifically to aid the Royal College of Music's noble cause - nurturing future generations of musicians. Amongst numerous memorable performances hosted by this illustrious college was one featuring none other than Duke Edinburgh and Madame Marie Roze themselves. Their enchanting concert left an indelible mark on both performers and audience members alike.