School Building Collection (#6)

Opening of St Afras School, Meissen, Saxony, 1543 (engraving)
7148078 Opening of St Afras School, Meissen, Saxony, 1543 (engraving) by Spiess, August (1841-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of St Afras School, Meissen, Saxony, 1543)

Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum)
5320753 Detail of an ornamental letter in a 14th century manuscript. Duns Scotus lecturing his students, 14th century (vellum) by English School, (14th century); Cambridge University Library

The Fables of Aesop: The Dog and the Sheep (litho)
7155719 The Fables of Aesop: The Dog and the Sheep (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog and the Sheep)

Sydney: Manly (b / w photo)
7155622 Sydney: Manly (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manly. Illustration for Souvenir of Sydney and Harbour (NSW Bookstall Co)

Entrance to the Charterhouse, London (chromolitho)
7157082 Entrance to the Charterhouse, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the Charterhouse, London)

The Fables of Aesop: The Old Woman and her Maids (litho)
7155761 The Fables of Aesop: The Old Woman and her Maids (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Woman and her Maids)

The Fables of Aesop: The Jackdaw and Peacocks (litho)
7155756 The Fables of Aesop: The Jackdaw and Peacocks (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jackdaw and Peacocks)

The Fables of Aesop: The Wolf, the Lamb, and the Goat (litho)
7155751 The Fables of Aesop: The Wolf, the Lamb, and the Goat (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wolf, the Lamb, and the Goat)

The Fables of Aesop: The Horse and the Ass (litho)
7155750 The Fables of Aesop: The Horse and the Ass (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse and the Ass)

The Fables of Aesop: The Sow and the Wolf (litho)
7155740 The Fables of Aesop: The Sow and the Wolf (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sow and the Wolf)

The Fables of Aesop: The Cat and the Fox (litho)
7155733 The Fables of Aesop: The Cat and the Fox (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cat and the Fox)

The Fables of Aesop: The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing (litho)
7155731 The Fables of Aesop: The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing)

The Fables of Aesop: The Frogs Desiring a King (litho)
7155729 The Fables of Aesop: The Frogs Desiring a King (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frogs Desiring a King)

The Fables of Aesop: The Peacock and the Crane (litho)
7155727 The Fables of Aesop: The Peacock and the Crane (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peacock and the Crane)

St Edmunds College: St Thomass Chapel (b / w photo)
7155575 St Edmunds College: St Thomass Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Thomass Chapel)

St Edmunds College: Ambulacrum (b / w photo)
7155574 St Edmunds College: Ambulacrum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ambulacrum)

St Edmunds College: Refectory, from West End (b / w photo)
7155571 St Edmunds College: Refectory, from West End (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refectory, from West End)

St Edmunds College: Pavilion (b / w photo)
7155567 St Edmunds College: Pavilion (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavilion)

Mantelpiece and Recess in Drawing-room of a House at Castle Carey (engraving)
7164096 Mantelpiece and Recess in Drawing-room of a House at Castle Carey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sanatorium, King Edward VI School, Sherborne (engraving)
7164049 The Sanatorium, King Edward VI School, Sherborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sanatorium, King Edward VI School, Sherborne)

New Board Schools, Beverley Road, Hull (engraving)
7164162 New Board Schools, Beverley Road, Hull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Board Schools, Beverley Road, Hull)

White Parlour, showing Recess (engraving)
7162632 White Parlour, showing Recess (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White Parlour, showing Recess)

Safety First Signs (colour litho)
7163169 Safety First Signs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Safety First Signs)

Pottery: A Potters Printing Press (engraving)
7166256 Pottery: A Potters Printing Press (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Potters Printing Press)

Pottery: An Enamel Kiln (engraving)
7166254 Pottery: An Enamel Kiln (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Enamel Kiln)

Pottery: A Biscuit or Glost Oven being "set in"(engraving)
7166257 Pottery: A Biscuit or Glost Oven being " set in" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The doctor was sitting in his study"(engraving)
7165972 " The doctor was sitting in his study" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fitting poor School-Board Children with new Boots and Shoes (engraving)
7165753 Fitting poor School-Board Children with new Boots and Shoes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Teaching sight-singing with the Guidonian hand (woodcut)
7149737 Teaching sight-singing with the Guidonian hand (woodcut) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teaching sight-singing with the Guidonian hand)

Closure of Catholic schools, France, 1902 (colour litho)
7172846 Closure of Catholic schools, France, 1902 (colour litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Closure of Catholic schools, France, 1902)

Cambridge Butter (engraving)
7177943 Cambridge Butter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge Butter. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

A Kings School Boy, front view and back view of gown (b / w photo)
7169945 A Kings School Boy, front view and back view of gown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kings School Boy, front view and back view of gown)

Cadets of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon (litho)
7149342 Cadets of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cadets of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon)

School report of a pupil of Dorchester Grammar School, Dorset, 1925 (litho)
7148283 School report of a pupil of Dorchester Grammar School, Dorset, 1925 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scruff Ryder: two schoolboys having a fight (colour litho)
7148240 Scruff Ryder: two schoolboys having a fight (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scruff Ryder)

Young children at mealtime in a day nursery (colour litho)
7148197 Young children at mealtime in a day nursery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lecon (enseignement); Lesson; Stunde (engraving)
7196513 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lecon (enseignement); Lesson; Stunde (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lecon (enseignement); Lesson; Stunde

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecole (Maison d ); School-house; Schulgebaude (engraving)
7195811 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecole (Maison d ); School-house; Schulgebaude (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queens College, Cambridge (b / w photo)
7186522 Queens College, Cambridge (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens College, Cambridge where Dutch philosopher and scholar, Erasmus stayed)

Bathsua Makin, English scholar and teacher (engraving)
7185541 Bathsua Makin, English scholar and teacher (engraving) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathsua Makin (c1600-c1675), English scholar and teacher

The Four Doctors of the Catholic Church, 1516 (chromolitho)
7185043 The Four Doctors of the Catholic Church, 1516 (chromolitho) by Italian School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Doctors of the Catholic Church: St Augustine)

Dame Durdens fairy pupils (colour litho)
7184889 Dame Durdens fairy pupils (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Durdens fairy pupils)

STUDENTS PREPARING FOR AN EXAM (Detail), 1864 (oil on canvas)
7215204 STUDENTS PREPARING FOR AN EXAM (Detail), 1864 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); State Russian Museum, St

Non-Etonian schoolboy in an Eton Suit (litho)
7149331 Non-Etonian schoolboy in an Eton Suit (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Non-Etonian schoolboy in an Eton Suit)

School report of a pupil of Kings College School, Wimbledon Common, London, 1914 (litho)
7148286 School report of a pupil of Kings College School, Wimbledon Common, London, 1914 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

School report of a pupil of Bear Wood Boys School, Berkshire, 1924 (litho)
7148280 School report of a pupil of Bear Wood Boys School, Berkshire, 1924 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leisure time in a medieval monastery school (engraving)
7147968 Leisure time in a medieval monastery school (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leisure time in a medieval monastery school)

Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of East Crompton School, Manchester, 1879 (colour litho)
7148825 Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of East Crompton School, Manchester, 1879 (colour litho) by English School

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"Exploring the Rich History of School Buildings: From Nosey Kids to Periodic Table Digital Illustrations" Step into the world of school buildings and discover a fascinating journey through time. From the bustling hallways filled with nose kids to the serene lawns at the University of Virginia, each building holds its own unique story. Eton: Westons (colour litho) takes us back in time, showcasing an architectural masterpiece that has stood tall for generations. Meanwhile, an illustration for The Taming Of The Shrew (chromolitho) transports us to a realm of creativity and imagination within these educational walls. School Rugby captures the spirit of camaraderie and teamwork, reminding us that education goes beyond textbooks. It teaches valuable life lessons on and off the field. And as children arrive at Jessop Primary School in 1961, we witness their eager faces ready to embark on a new day of learning. St Ronans Preparatory School stands proudly on Mill Road, West Worthing, Sussex – a place where future leaders are nurtured. Its walls have witnessed countless success stories throughout history. But it's not just academics that thrive within these buildings; creativity flourishes too. The Goose With The Golden Eggs (colour litho) reminds us that art is an integral part of education, allowing young minds to soar beyond boundaries. Lace Makers showcases another facet of education - preserving traditional crafts and skills passed down through generations. These schools play a vital role in keeping our cultural heritage alive. Lastly, St Winnow Church of England Primary School in Lostwithiel takes us back to June 1991 when laughter echoed through its corridors. Here lies a community united by shared values and aspirations for their children's futures. School buildings hold more than just bricks and mortar; they encapsulate memories, dreams, friendships forged over years spent together under one roof, and are sanctuaries where knowledge is imparted but also where lifelong bonds are formed.