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Speech Day Collection

Speech Day is a momentous occasion that brings together prestigious schools and distinguished visitors from all walks of life

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Wellington College, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Speech Day at Wellington College, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Speech Day at Wellington College, at Sandhurst, in Berkshire, 1865. The Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII) was present '...to hear the speeches and recitals

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: The Speech Day at Harrow School - Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, 1854

The Speech Day at Harrow School - Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Speech Day at Harrow School - Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, 1854. Prize-giving at the private school of Harrow in London

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Eton, the Procession of Eights on the River (engraving)

Speech Day at Eton, the Procession of Eights on the River (engraving)
1057237 Speech Day at Eton, the Procession of Eights on the River (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speech Day at Eton)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Wellington College, Distinguished Visitors (b / w photo)

Speech Day at Wellington College, Distinguished Visitors (b / w photo)
1615733 Speech Day at Wellington College, Distinguished Visitors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speech Day at Wellington College)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Harrow School, 7 July, waiting for the Prince and Princess of Wales (b / w photo)

Speech Day at Harrow School, 7 July, waiting for the Prince and Princess of Wales (b / w photo)
1107482 Speech Day at Harrow School, 7 July, waiting for the Prince and Princess of Wales (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Harrow, Speech Day (b / w photo)

Harrow, Speech Day (b / w photo)
3636062 Harrow, Speech Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrow, Speech Day)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Wellington College (engraving)

Speech Day at Wellington College (engraving)
1610452 Speech Day at Wellington College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speech Day at Wellington College)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Harrow, Morning Bill on Speech Day (b / w photo)

Harrow, Morning Bill on Speech Day (b / w photo)
3636058 Harrow, Morning Bill on Speech Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrow, Morning Bill on Speech Day)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School (engraving)

Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School (engraving)
1062590 Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Wellington College, a Group of Royal Distinguished Visitors (b / w photo)

Speech Day at Wellington College, a Group of Royal Distinguished Visitors (b / w photo)
1039645 Speech Day at Wellington College, a Group of Royal Distinguished Visitors (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: The Speech-Day at Harrow School, Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales (engraving)

The Speech-Day at Harrow School, Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1607562 The Speech-Day at Harrow School, Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speech-Day at Harrow School)

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Harrow, the 'Frogs'of Aristophanes being performed before the Royal Visitors

Speech Day at Harrow, the "Frogs"of Aristophanes being performed before the Royal Visitors (engraving)
1047932 Speech Day at Harrow, the " Frogs" of Aristophanes being performed before the Royal Visitors (engraving) by Hall

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Interior of Christs Hospital School, Newgate Street, City of London, 1822. Artist

Interior of Christs Hospital School, Newgate Street, City of London, 1822. Artist
Interior of Christs Hospital School, Newgate Street, City of London, 1822. Scene showing the annual orations on St Matthews Day

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech day at King Henry VIII public school, Coventry. The event commenced with a speech

Speech day at King Henry VIII public school, Coventry. The event commenced with a speech from the registrar of Birmingham University, Dr Geoffrey Templeton. 22nd November 1962

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: advice, balance, bowler hat, crowd, duel, earnings, excitation, fence, head master

advice, balance, bowler hat, crowd, duel, earnings, excitation, fence, head master
Speech day at Merchant Taylors School, 1891 in Britain, teacher; head master; schoolteacher; schoolmaster; pupil; fence; sabre; school hall; tension; balance; stress; pressure; reward; honor; prize;

Background imageSpeech Day Collection: Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School: Performance of Bombastes Furioso by The

Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School: Performance of Bombastes Furioso by The
Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School: Performance of Bombastes Furioso by the Boys in the Hall of the School



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Speech Day is a momentous occasion that brings together prestigious schools and distinguished visitors from all walks of life. At Eton, the atmosphere is electric as students eagerly await the Procession of Eights on the River. The engraved image captures the excitement and anticipation in their eyes. Wellington College also hosts an impressive Speech Day, attracting notable guests who are captured in a captivating black and white photograph. Their presence adds an air of importance to this grand event. Meanwhile, at Harrow School, everyone eagerly awaits the arrival of royalty on 7th July. A black and white photo showcases the crowd's anticipation as they patiently wait for the Prince and Princess of Wales to grace them with their presence. The morning bill sets off another memorable Speech Day at Harrow, as captured in yet another striking black and white photograph. The solemnity mixed with excitement can be felt through this image. Merchant Taylors School also holds its own Speech Day, depicted beautifully in an engraving that highlights both tradition and celebration. This gathering serves as a testament to academic excellence within these hallowed halls. Back at Wellington College, a group of royal distinguished visitors gather for yet another remarkable Speech Day. The black and white photograph immortalizes this special moment shared between esteemed individuals. Harrow School once again takes center stage with an engraving depicting Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales visiting during Speech Day. Their visit adds prestige to an already illustrious event. In a unique twist during Harrow's festivities, Aristophanes' "Frogs" is performed before the Royal Visitors - showcased through another captivating engraving capturing both artistry and regality coming together seamlessly. Traveling back in time to 1822, we catch a glimpse inside Christs Hospital School located in Newgate Street City of London through an artist's depiction. This historical setting reminds us how far these institutions have come while honoring their rich heritage.