Schools Collection (#77)

Blacktip Sharks - Split-level view, above and underwater. Island Rangiroa, Polynesia
KA-522 Blacktip Sharks - Split-level view, above and underwater Island Rangiroa, Polynesia Carcharhinus melanopterus Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

School of Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks. Island of Malpelo Columbia
KA-511 School of Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks Island of Malpelo Columbia Sphyrna lewini Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fish - With shoal in background
CRH-899-rf-m Fish - With shoal in background Underwater - Manipulated colours Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Thomas Guthrie / E&f Cdv
THOMAS GUTHRIE Scottish preacher and philanthropist, apostle of the ragged schools movement

Education / Housewifery
Board school girls are given a lesson in housewifery to prepare them from later life

Laying a Fire 1893
Laying & lighting a fire is one of the domestic skills taught to board school girls

Board School Bed 1893
Board school girls are taught to make a bed

Board School Washing 19C
Board school girls are given a lesson in the domestic art of washing

Board School Ironing 19C
Board school girls receive a domestic education that will prepare them for housewifery. Here they are given a lesson in ironing

Board School Girl 1893
A board school girl learns the domestic arts that will prepare her for housewifery. Here she is given a lesson in drying clothes

Board School Starch 1893
Girls at a board school are taught domestic arts such as mixing starch

Lunchtime at Nursery
Small children being taught to eat correctly at a North London nursery school. During the fine weather, meals are taken outside

Robert Raikes / Drummond
ROBERT RAIKES Promoter of Sunday Schools

Slade School of Art / 1881
A still life class at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College, London

German School / Luther 15C
The school at Mansfeld, which Martin Luther attended at the outset of his educational career

Smithfield Ragged School
The ragged school in Smithfield, with one room for several classes

Ragged School 1853
Children being taught at the Brook-Street ragged and industrial school

Horn Book / Teach Reading
A Horn-book - a hand-held device which was used to teach reading in schools

Swedish School 1555
The class listens intently to the teacher who is holding a cane

German Village School
Scene in a German village school

New Schools Pavilion
The People : " New Schools" section of the South Bank Exhibition - the " latest tools and environment for school boys and girls to get the best out of contemporary education"

Finishing School 1930S
A group of proper young ladies, possibly at a finishing school or university, compose themselves and read newspapers around a gas fire. One girl is smoking

Monkeys at Art Class
Animals participate in a life class at an art school

Attendance Certificate
Miriam Inglesant of West Hartlepool, county Durham, didn t miss a single days schooling 1904-1905, for which she was rewarded with this decorative certificate

Life Class / Slade / 1881
A life class at the Slade

Classroom in a North London primary school
A drawing class in a North London primary school -- boys on one side, girls on the other

Drug free school zone sign
Drug free and gun free zone sign outside a school in San Antonio, Texas

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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.