Schoolchildren Collection (#46)

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

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

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

Boys of Bradfield College making shell parts, Berkshire, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

Boys of Harrow School making splints, crutches and other articles for the wounded, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

A Ragged School Union dinner, Camberwell, London, c1901 (1901). Ragged Schools were developed by John Pounds, a Portsmouth shoemaker, who in 1818 provided a free school for the poorest children

Boys playing football on the roof of St Pauls Cathedral Choir School, London, c1901 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims

A manual training centre: woodwork, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Learning to cook, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Model drawing at a Higher Grade school, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Physical drill at a London school, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Pupils sitting an examination at the City of London School, c1903 (1903). The City of London School is an independent school founded by a private Act of Parliament in 1834. From Living London, Vol

Girls at needlework, Halliwick School For Girls, Marylebone Road, London, c1903 (1903). Halliwick School for Girls, established in 1851 by Miss Caroline Blunt

To school by ambulance, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

An exciting game: pupils of Christs Hospital school, City of London, c1900 (1911). Artist: RW Thomas
An exciting game: pupils of Christs Hospital school, City of London, c1900 (1911). Founded in 1552, Christs Hospital was the result of the vision of King Edward VI (1537-1553)

How to Play Hockey, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Some Foxes and a Grape, c1887-1924, (1924). Artist: Reginald Edward Higgins
Some Foxes and a Grape. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Coming from School (1906)
Coming from School after an original work by Thomas Stothard (1755-1834). From The Connoisseur VOL. XIV, 1906

Birthday card featuring two boys playing cricket

Schoolboys of the American Baptist Mission, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Schoolboys of the American Baptist Mission, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. The American Baptist Mission in Burma was established by Adoniram and Ann Hasseltine Judson in 1814. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Village school and teacher, Amarapura, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Village school and teacher, Amarapura, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Eton v Harrow at Lord s: A Boundary Hit, late 19th or early 20th century(?). Artist: Anglo
Eton v Harrow at Lord s: A Boundary Hit, late 19th or early 20th century(?)

Japanese school, c1880

A group of schoolboys or students, c1900s-c1930s(?)

Eton Boys Listening to the Reading of the Proclamation on Windsor Bridge, Berkshire, 1910. The schoolboys are listening to the proclamation of George V as King after the death of his father

Roll call of Etonians on the 4th June, Berkshire, c1922. A scene at Eton School. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Etons amateur firemen practising a hose drill, Berkshire, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Children in the playground of a village school, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Children in the playground of a village school, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The warlike spirit of the Japanese youth, Tokyo, Japan, 1896. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The warlike spirit of the Japanese youth, Tokyo, Japan, 1896. Schoolboys fencing with wooden sticks. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Schoolhouse and grounds, Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Schoolhouse and grounds, Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Practical lessons in perspective drawing, Germany, 1922. Artist: Photothek, Berlin
Practical lessons in perspective drawing, Germany, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Learning in the Forest of Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Schoolboys in a drawing lesson, Germany, 1922. Artist: Photothek, Berlin
Schoolboys in a drawing lesson, Germany, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Kerb-side toy-seller, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. A nodding-doll hawker. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Policeman helping schoolchildren across the road, East End, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London)

Uzbek schoolboy working on a farm, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

St. Pauls Cathedral. Anniversary Meeting of the Children of the Charity Schools of London, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public

Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington, London, 1828. Artist: HW Bond
Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington, London, 1828. The school was founded in 1803

Blue-Coat School, Liverpool, 1834. Artist: P Heath
Blue-Coat School, Liverpool, 1834

A Bad Example, 1878. Artist: Swain
A Bad Example, 1878. Satirical cartoon featuring Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881). From Punch (or the London Charivari) magazine (1878)

The Smile, 1842, (1912). Artist: Thomas Webster
The Smile, 1842, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Exit From The College, (1885). Artist: Jean Baptiste Tilliard
Exit From The College, (1885). An 18th-century scene of boys coming out of school

The Old Hedge School, 1872. Artist: C Burt
The Old Hedge School, 1872. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York, 1872)

Weedon Grossmith in The New Boy, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Weedon Grossmith in The New Boy, c1902. English actor and comic writer Weedon Grossmith (1847-1912)

The Road to the School at Edam, 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Max Liebermann
The Road to the School at Edam, 19th or early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

A Dominican school, Santo Domingo, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

In Algeria, Margaret in trouble, 1901. The courageous teacher under attack, Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 19th May 1901

Childrens Holiday Camp during School Holidays, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th August 1903

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"Capturing the Essence of Schoolchildren Through Time: A Glimpse into Their Lives" A Dames School, 1845, (1904). Artist: Thomas Webster Transporting us back to a bygone era, this artwork showcases schoolchildren immersed in their studies at a traditional dames school. Bodinnick, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904 In the picturesque village of Bodinnick, children gather outside their quaint school building for a snapshot frozen in time. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise went back to school this afternoon to present the prizes at. . Comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise bring laughter and joy as they return to their alma mater to honor exceptional students with well-deserved awards. Stockton Venture Scouts are preparing to take on all comers in an eight-mile paddle along. . Adventurous young minds embark on an exciting expedition as Stockton Venture Scouts gear up for an exhilarating eight-mile kayak journey filled with teamwork and determination. Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Native School Celebrating diversity and cultural heritage, Tashkent's native school provides education while nurturing traditions that have been passed down through generations. British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks during World War II (b/w photo) A poignant glimpse into history reveals brave British youngsters diligently preparing themselves for potential dangers during World War II by learning how to properly wear gas masks. In the High Street, 1898. Creator: Unknown Immersed in everyday life from over a century ago, this captivating photograph captures young scholars making their way through bustling streets towards knowledge and enlightenment. Girls hockey match at Airedale School, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962 Exhibiting strength and sportsmanship beyond gender stereotypes of the time period; these young girls showcase their prowess and passion for hockey, breaking barriers along the way.