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The upper schoolroom of Merchant Taylors School, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The upper schoolroom of Merchant Taylors School, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The upper schoolroom of Merchant Taylors School, [City of London], 1862. The ancient pile, like so many other public and private edifices of London, was destroyed by the Great Fire. In its stead the present building and the house adjoining (which till 1856 was used as a residence for the Head Master) were erected, in 1675. In this case, as in that of the original purchase, the expense was defrayed by members of the Merchant Taylors Company, without trenching upon funds assigned to corporate purposes. The premises now consist of a commodious upper schoolroom; two writing-rooms, formed in 1829 out of apartments previously occupied by the Under Masters and a portion of the cloister; a classroom for the Head Master's assistant, formerly used as a dayroom for the Head Master's boarders; a common room for the Under Masters; and a library standing on the site of the ducal chapel, where the boys are entered, and where examinations are held'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken in 1862, showcases the upper schoolroom of Merchant Taylors' School located in the City of London. The image offers a glimpse into the history and architecture of this esteemed educational institution. The school, which dates back to the 16th century, was unfortunately destroyed during the Great Fire of London in 1666. In its place, the current building and the adjacent house were constructed in 1675. The Merchant Taylors' Company, a guild and charitable organization, funded the reconstruction without utilizing funds designated for corporate purposes. The upper schoolroom, as depicted in this photograph, is a spacious and well-lit room, filled with long wooden desks and chairs, arranged in neat rows. The room's high ceilings and large windows create an airy and inviting atmosphere. The walls are adorned with portraits of distinguished past headmasters and other notable figures associated with the school. At the time this photograph was taken, the school consisted of the upper schoolroom, two writing-rooms, a classroom for the headmaster's assistant, a common room for the under masters, and a library. The writing-rooms were once apartments occupied by the under masters, while the library stood on the site of the ducal chapel, where students were entered and examinations were held. The Merchant Taylors' School continues to uphold its rich history and tradition, providing quality education to generations of students.
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