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Schoolgirls Collection (#4)

"Schoolgirls: Embracing London Life and Fashion Trends in the 1960s" Step back in time to the swinging sixties

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London

Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London to a pupil of
7148810 Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London to a pupil of Moreland Street School, 1887 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey

Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey, 1875 (colour litho)
7148803 Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey, 1875 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: A minors dream of home (colour litho)

A minors dream of home (colour litho)
7150878 A minors dream of home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A minors dream of home. Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School (litho)

Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School (litho)
7149340 Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of the Northampton Blue Coat School)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School, London (litho)

Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School, London (litho)
7149334 Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chorister of St Pauls Cathedral School)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School (litho)

Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School (litho)
7149330 Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of York Bluecoat School)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London (litho)

Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London (litho)
7149328 Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of Blewcoat School, Westminster, London)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Higher school certificate awarded by the University of London to a pupil of Sir Walter St Johns

Higher school certificate awarded by the University of London to a pupil of Sir Walter St Johns School, Battersea
7148838 Higher school certificate awarded by the University of London to a pupil of Sir Walter St Johns School, Battersea, London, 1922 (litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School, London, 1916 (litho)

School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School, London, 1916 (litho)
7148289 School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School, London, 1916 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School report of a pupil of Hackney Downs School)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk (colour litho)

Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk (colour litho)
7157501 Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolteacher summoning one of his pupils to his desk)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho)

Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho)
7157498 Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys (colour litho)

Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys (colour litho)
7157497 Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboys in a classroom dressed up as cowboys)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)

Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)
7156015 Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toms first defence of Arthur)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)

Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)
7156011 Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Running for a convoy)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: 'He read his lines from the book'(litho)

"He read his lines from the book"(litho)
7169002 " He read his lines from the book" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: 'Norman tripped over the extended leg, tried hard to recover himself, but went sprawling'(litho)

"Norman tripped over the extended leg, tried hard to recover himself, but went sprawling"(litho)
7169000 " Norman tripped over the extended leg, tried hard to recover himself, but went sprawling" (litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Boys cheering on their school sports team (litho)

Boys cheering on their school sports team (litho)
7201211 Boys cheering on their school sports team (litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys cheering on their school sports team)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Two schoolboys mocking a new boy (litho)

Two schoolboys mocking a new boy (litho)
7201193 Two schoolboys mocking a new boy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two schoolboys mocking a new boy)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: A practical joke (litho)

A practical joke (litho)
7201179 A practical joke (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A practical joke. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (Boys Own Paper Office, London, 1910)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho)

Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho)
7157499 Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy boxing match)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy of Chester Bluecoat School (litho)

Schoolboy of Chester Bluecoat School (litho)
7149336 Schoolboy of Chester Bluecoat School (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of Chester Bluecoat School)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey

Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey, 1877 (colour litho)
7148808 Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of Christ Church Boys School, Surbiton Hill, Surrey, 1877 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: School report of a pupil of Westborough School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 1918 (litho)

School report of a pupil of Westborough School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 1918 (litho)
7148285 School report of a pupil of Westborough School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 1918 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy of Colstons School, Stapleton, Bristol (colour litho)

Schoolboy of Colstons School, Stapleton, Bristol (colour litho)
7149326 Schoolboy of Colstons School, Stapleton, Bristol (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of Colstons School, Stapleton, Bristol)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Schoolboy of Christs Hospital (colour litho)

Schoolboy of Christs Hospital (colour litho)
7149319 Schoolboy of Christs Hospital (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy of Christs Hospital)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Surveillant; Superintendent; Aufseher (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Surveillant; Superintendent; Aufseher (engraving)
7197641 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Surveillant; Superintendent; Aufseher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surveillant; Superintendent; Aufseher)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Roman schoolboys (litho)

Roman schoolboys (litho)
7201055 Roman schoolboys (litho) by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman schoolboys. Illustration from Bells Latin Course)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Judo lesson in a Japanese school (b / w photo)

Judo lesson in a Japanese school (b / w photo)
7185243 Judo lesson in a Japanese school (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judo lesson in a Japanese school)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Poor scholar of Dulwich College (litho)

Poor scholar of Dulwich College (litho)
7149322 Poor scholar of Dulwich College (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor scholar of Dulwich College)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: 'He was surprised by a sharp box on the ear'(litho)

"He was surprised by a sharp box on the ear"(litho)
7169001 " He was surprised by a sharp box on the ear" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: A Kings School Boy, front view and back view of gown (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Cadets of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon (litho)

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)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: School report of a pupil of Dorchester Grammar School, Dorset, 1925 (litho)

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)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Scruff Ryder: two schoolboys having a fight (colour litho)

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)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Non-Etonian schoolboy in an Eton Suit (litho)

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)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: School report of a pupil of Kings College School, Wimbledon Common, London, 1914 (litho)

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)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: School report of a pupil of Bear Wood Boys School, Berkshire, 1924 (litho)

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)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Examination certificate awarded to a pupil of East Crompton School, Manchester, 1879 (colour litho)

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

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London

Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London to a pupil of
7148805 Examination certificate for reading, writing and arithmetic awarded by the School Board for London to a pupil of Clapham Park Road School, 1887 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: School report of a pupil of Harwich School, Essex, 1918 (litho)

School report of a pupil of Harwich School, Essex, 1918 (litho)
7148290 School report of a pupil of Harwich School, Essex, 1918 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School report of a pupil of Harwich School, Essex)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecolier; School-boy; Schuler (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecolier; School-boy; Schuler (engraving)
7195813 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecolier; School-boy; Schuler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecolier; School-boy; Schuler)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: A Pleasant Way to School (colour litho)

A Pleasant Way to School (colour litho)
7181950 A Pleasant Way to School (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pleasant Way to School)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pension; Boarding-house; Erziehungsanstalt (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pension; Boarding-house; Erziehungsanstalt (engraving)
7197037 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pension; Boarding-house; Erziehungsanstalt (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pension; Boarding-house; Erziehungsanstalt)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w / c on paper)

The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w / c on paper)
7063413 The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w/c on paper) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 19x25.3 cm; Private Collection

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Headmaster finding a boy caught up in a snowball (litho)

Headmaster finding a boy caught up in a snowball (litho)
7201213 Headmaster finding a boy caught up in a snowball (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headmaster finding a boy caught up in a snowball)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Sack race at a school sports day (engraving)

Sack race at a school sports day (engraving)
7200973 Sack race at a school sports day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sack race at a school sports day)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cour (de recreation); Play-ground; Spielhof (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cour (de recreation); Play-ground; Spielhof (engraving)
7195569 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cour (de recreation); Play-ground; Spielhof (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchoolgirls Collection: Prize-Day (colour litho)

Prize-Day (colour litho)
7181919 Prize-Day (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize-Day. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn




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"Schoolgirls: Embracing London Life and Fashion Trends in the 1960s" Step back in time to the swinging sixties, where schoolgirls took center stage on the iconic cover of London Life magazine. With their On the Level attitudes and impeccable style, these young trendsetters epitomized the vibrant fashions of the era. Amongst them stood Marianne Faithfull, a talented singer, songwriter, and actress who captivated audiences with her soulful voice and rebellious spirit. Her presence showcased how schoolgirls could break free from societal norms and pursue their passions fearlessly. Meanwhile, Miss Modern soared through imaginary skies as she graced the pages Adventure Book. This pilot extraordinaire inspired countless girls to dream big and shatter glass ceilings in traditionally male-dominated fields. The captivating cover design Adventure Book transported readers into a world filled with excitement and wonder. From Chinese schoolgirls being playfully wheeled around on wheelbarrows to Uzbek middle school girls embracing education's power – this book celebrated diversity while fostering curiosity about different cultures. Even across borders, British public schoolgirls proudly sported their PE gymslips – a symbol of strength and determination. These eleven spirited individuals embodied resilience as they tackled physical challenges head-on. Traveling further back in time to 1903 Denmark, Danish schoolgirls exuded elegance in their traditional uniforms. Their poised demeanor hinted at an unwavering dedication to education that transcended generations. In contrast, three carefree girls found solace amidst nature's beauty within a garden while donning their crisp uniforms. Their laughter echoed through blooming flowers as they embraced lifelong friendships nurtured within classroom walls. Beyond fashion statements or adventuresome tales lay stories of perseverance like that depicted by Jack Straw – a Labour MP turned government minister who once walked alongside his sister doing homework together in 1912 England. This image reminds us that education is a powerful tool that can shape destinies and bridge societal gaps.