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Schools Collection (#10)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Schools: From Sheffield to Rajasthan" Step into a time capsule as we embark on a journey through the captivating world of schools

Background imageSchools Collection: Drawing class in a school of art, France. Postcard sent in 1913

Drawing class in a school of art, France. Postcard sent in 1913
660430 Drawing class in a school of art, France. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageSchools Collection: Cover illustration for Mrs Leicesters School (colour litho)

Cover illustration for Mrs Leicesters School (colour litho)
2811711 Cover illustration for Mrs Leicesters School (colour litho) by Green, Wingred (fl.1890-1899); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchools Collection: Against the ostracism of the Vercelli socialist administrators to the crucifix in schools

Against the ostracism of the Vercelli socialist administrators to the crucifix in schools (Colour Litho)
2808961 Against the ostracism of the Vercelli socialist administrators to the crucifix in schools (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSchools Collection: London Schools and Institutions (engraving)

London Schools and Institutions (engraving)
2799835 London Schools and Institutions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Schools and Institutions)

Background imageSchools Collection: Roan School For Boys, Eastney Street, Greenwich, London SE10 (colour litho)

Roan School For Boys, Eastney Street, Greenwich, London SE10 (colour litho)
2800332 Roan School For Boys, Eastney Street, Greenwich, London SE10 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roan School For Boys, Eastney Street, Greenwich)

Background imageSchools Collection: Carlton Street Secondary Boys School, Bradford (colour litho)

Carlton Street Secondary Boys School, Bradford (colour litho)
2800328 Carlton Street Secondary Boys School, Bradford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlton Street Secondary Boys School, Bradford)

Background imageSchools Collection: City Of Oxford School, George Street, Oxford (colour litho)

City Of Oxford School, George Street, Oxford (colour litho)
2800325 City Of Oxford School, George Street, Oxford (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City Of Oxford School, George Street, Oxford)

Background imageSchools Collection: Grammar School, Wolverhampton (colour litho)

Grammar School, Wolverhampton (colour litho)
2800316 Grammar School, Wolverhampton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grammar School, Wolverhampton)

Background imageSchools Collection: Buxton College, Buxton, Derbyshire (colour litho)

Buxton College, Buxton, Derbyshire (colour litho)
2800315 Buxton College, Buxton, Derbyshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buxton College, Buxton, Derbyshire)

Background imageSchools Collection: Tettenhall College, Staffordshire (colour litho)

Tettenhall College, Staffordshire (colour litho)
2800304 Tettenhall College, Staffordshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tettenhall College, Staffordshire)

Background imageSchools Collection: County Secondary School, Brockley, Hilly Fields, London SE4 (colour litho)

County Secondary School, Brockley, Hilly Fields, London SE4 (colour litho)
2800299 County Secondary School, Brockley, Hilly Fields, London SE4 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: County Secondary School, Brockley, Hilly Fields)

Background imageSchools Collection: Selhurst Grammar School For Boys, The Crescent, Croydon, Surrey (colour litho)

Selhurst Grammar School For Boys, The Crescent, Croydon, Surrey (colour litho)
2800295 Selhurst Grammar School For Boys, The Crescent, Croydon, Surrey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selhurst Grammar School For Boys)

Background imageSchools Collection: University students visit to Tripolitania (colour litho)

University students visit to Tripolitania (colour litho)
2778144 University students visit to Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The visit of university students in Tripolitania)

Background imageSchools Collection: A shower of snakes (colour litho)

A shower of snakes (colour litho)
2777897 A shower of snakes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shower of snakes)

Background imageSchools Collection: A funny scene of student life in English boarding schools (colour litho)

A funny scene of student life in English boarding schools (colour litho)
2778028 A funny scene of student life in English boarding schools (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSchools Collection: The Edinburgh Academy (colour litho)

The Edinburgh Academy (colour litho)
2794705 The Edinburgh Academy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Edinburgh Academy)

Background imageSchools Collection: Abingdon School, Misericordias Domini In Aeternum Cantabo, I Will Sing The Mercies Of The Lord For

Abingdon School, Misericordias Domini In Aeternum Cantabo, I Will Sing The Mercies Of The Lord For Ever (colour litho)
2794703 Abingdon School, Misericordias Domini In Aeternum Cantabo, I Will Sing The Mercies Of The Lord For Ever (colour litho) by English School

Background imageSchools Collection: Shrewsbury School, Intus Si Recte, Ne Labora, Be Not Anxious If Thy Soul Be Upright (colour litho)

Shrewsbury School, Intus Si Recte, Ne Labora, Be Not Anxious If Thy Soul Be Upright (colour litho)
2794700 Shrewsbury School, Intus Si Recte, Ne Labora, Be Not Anxious If Thy Soul Be Upright (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrewsbury School)

Background imageSchools Collection: Kings School, Chester, Rex Dedit, Benedicat Deus, The King Gave, Let God Be Praised (colour litho)

Kings School, Chester, Rex Dedit, Benedicat Deus, The King Gave, Let God Be Praised (colour litho)
2794699 Kings School, Chester, Rex Dedit, Benedicat Deus, The King Gave, Let God Be Praised (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings School, Chester)

Background imageSchools Collection: Christs Hospital, West Horsham (colour litho)

Christs Hospital, West Horsham (colour litho)
2794688 Christs Hospital, West Horsham (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Hospital, West Horsham)

Background imageSchools Collection: Eton College, Floreat Etona (colour litho)

Eton College, Floreat Etona (colour litho)
2794679 Eton College, Floreat Etona (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton College, Floreat Etona)

Background imageSchools Collection: Rugby School, Orando Laborando, By Praying And Working (colour litho)

Rugby School, Orando Laborando, By Praying And Working (colour litho)
2794673 Rugby School, Orando Laborando, By Praying And Working (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugby School, Orando Laborando)

Background imageSchools Collection: Haileybury College, Sursum Corda, Lift Up Your Hearts (colour litho)

Haileybury College, Sursum Corda, Lift Up Your Hearts (colour litho)
2794667 Haileybury College, Sursum Corda, Lift Up Your Hearts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haileybury College, Sursum Corda, Lift Up Your Hearts)

Background imageSchools Collection: Malvern College, Sapiens Qui Prospicit, He Is Wise Who Foresees (colour litho)

Malvern College, Sapiens Qui Prospicit, He Is Wise Who Foresees (colour litho)
2794661 Malvern College, Sapiens Qui Prospicit, He Is Wise Who Foresees (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvern College, Sapiens Qui Prospicit)

Background imageSchools Collection: Business Premises, Pilgrim Street, The Architecture of Newcastle-on-Tyne

Business Premises, Pilgrim Street, The Architecture of Newcastle-on-Tyne
2962568 Business Premises, Pilgrim Street, The Architecture of Newcastle-on-Tyne, from The Builder, 8th October, 1898 (photolithographic print) by English School, (19th century); Laing Art Gallery

Background imageSchools Collection: Lords Cricket Ground, Luncheon Interval during the Eton and Harrow Match (b / w photo)

Lords Cricket Ground, Luncheon Interval during the Eton and Harrow Match (b / w photo)
3102414 Lords Cricket Ground, Luncheon Interval during the Eton and Harrow Match (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lords Cricket Ground)

Background imageSchools Collection: Grammar School, Liepaja, Latvia (colour photo)

Grammar School, Liepaja, Latvia (colour photo)
3103056 Grammar School, Liepaja, Latvia (colour photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grammar School, Liepaja, Latvia)

Background imageSchools Collection: Winchester College School (b / w photo)

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

Background imageSchools Collection: Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace (b / w photo)

Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace (b / w photo)
3094987 Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace)

Background imageSchools Collection: Winchester College and St Catherines Hill, Hampshire (colour photo)

Winchester College and St Catherines Hill, Hampshire (colour photo)
3094986 Winchester College and St Catherines Hill, Hampshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winchester College and St Catherines Hill)

Background imageSchools Collection: Rugby School, Warwickshire (colour photo)

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

Background imageSchools Collection: Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b / w photo)

Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b / w photo)
3094764 Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlborough College, Wiltshire)

Background imageSchools Collection: Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b / w photo)

Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b / w photo)
3094657 Marlborough College, Wiltshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlborough College, Wiltshire)

Background imageSchools Collection: Marlborough College (b / w photo)

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

Background imageSchools Collection: Dulwich College, London (b / w photo)

Dulwich College, London (b / w photo)
3094827 Dulwich College, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dulwich College, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSchools Collection: Greshams School, Holt, Norfolk (b / w photo)

Greshams School, Holt, Norfolk (b / w photo)
3094752 Greshams School, Holt, Norfolk (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greshams School, Holt, Norfolk)

Background imageSchools Collection: Classroom with schoolboys (b / w photo)

Classroom with schoolboys (b / w photo)
3095830 Classroom with schoolboys (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Classroom with schoolboys. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSchools Collection: School of Art and Museum, Dublin (colour photo)

School of Art and Museum, Dublin (colour photo)
3093852 School of Art and Museum, Dublin (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School of Art and Museum, Dublin)

Background imageSchools Collection: The College House, Marlborough (colour photo)

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)

Background imageSchools Collection: Ramsbottom Rose Queen Festival, 1906 (b / w photo)

Ramsbottom Rose Queen Festival, 1906 (b / w photo)
3093736 Ramsbottom Rose Queen Festival, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramsbottom Rose Queen Festival, 1906)

Background imageSchools Collection: School Ferry, Shrewsbury (colour photo)

School Ferry, Shrewsbury (colour photo)
3095310 School Ferry, Shrewsbury (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School Ferry, Shrewsbury. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSchools Collection: Commercial Travellers Schools, Pinner, Middlesex

Commercial Travellers Schools, Pinner, Middlesex
Children engaged in a variety of craft and other activities in the kindergarten class of the Commercial Travellers Schools at Pinner. Date: Date unknown

Background imageSchools Collection: Art students at the Royal Academy school

Art students at the Royal Academy school
Boisterous male art students pictures at the Royal Academy school, chatting in between lessons

Background imageSchools Collection: St Pauls School, West Kensington, South West View, showing the Playing-Fields at the Back

St Pauls School, West Kensington, South West View, showing the Playing-Fields at the Back (engraving)
1604929 St Pauls School, West Kensington, South West View, showing the Playing-Fields at the Back (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls School)

Background imageSchools Collection: Page from The Sphere with a selection of pictures showing art students at work at three

Page from The Sphere with a selection of pictures showing art students at work at three of Londons art schools - Heatherleys in Newman Street

Background imageSchools Collection: Page from The Sphere reporting on art students at the Royal Academy

Page from The Sphere reporting on art students at the Royal Academy and the London County Council Central School of Arts and Crafts, showing art and scupture studios. Date: 1925




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Schools: From Sheffield to Rajasthan" Step into a time capsule as we embark on a journey through the captivating world of schools. Our first stop takes us back to 1864, where "Map of the Town and Environs of Sheffield" unveils the educational landscape that shaped generations. Next, we find ourselves at Harrogate Ladies College, an institution that empowered young women with knowledge and ambition. As we fast forward to 1923-1947, an enchanting LMS poster transports us to Fettes College, epitomizing academic excellence in Scotland. Meanwhile, an Art Exhibition in Glasgow showcases how creativity thrives within school walls. Venturing southwards, our path leads us to Marylebone Road's Royal Academy of Music—a haven for aspiring musicians who compose harmonies that resonate across London's bustling streets. In contrast lies Port Sunlight—a workers' utopia—where education becomes a catalyst for social progress. The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme remind us of the compassion embedded within education as they nurtured vulnerable children towards brighter futures. Similarly, The Hollies Children's Home in Sidcup embraced its role as a sanctuary for those seeking solace and guidance. Margaret Morris emerges from this tapestry—an influential British dancer, choreographer, and teacher whose passion ignited countless artistic souls. Onward we go—to Malvern College—where masters shape young minds with wisdom and integrity. A glimpse into Probus School's interior reveals snapshots from early 1900s Cornwall—a testament to timeless traditions upheld by dedicated educators. Finally, Mayo College beckons us to Rajasthan—the vibrant heartland of India—where rich heritage intertwines seamlessly with modern education practices. In this captivating odyssey through time and space, these schools stand not merely as buildings but as beacons illuminating paths towards enlightenment and growth. They embody resilience amidst change while fostering knowledge, creativity, and compassion.