Public School Collection (#6)

The Great Hall in Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1805. Artist: Samuel Owen
The Great Hall in Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1805

View of Charterhouse from the square with figures, Finsbury, London, 1804. Artist
View of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London from the square with figures, 1804

The chapel at Charterhouse with figures, Finsbury, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
The chapel at Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1817; with figures

View of part of the Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1816. Artist: John Greig
View of part of the Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1816. Entrance gate to the school in one of the older buildings

The gateway at Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, c1800. Artist: John Barlow
The gateway at Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, c1800. Gateway of the school with a a monk in Carthusian habit

Aerial view of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1755. Charterhouse school and the surrounding area, showing the main building and clock-tower, tree-lined green, chapel, and kitchen garden

View of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1813. Artist: Robert Havell
View of Charterhouse, Finsbury, London, 1813. Masters in mortarboards talk in the shade of a tree as boys play on the green in front of the school building

School board interviewing a teacher, 1800s
Prospective teacher interviewed by a rural school board, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kindergarten class in Boston, 1870s
Public kindergarden students modeling clay, Boston, Massachusetts, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reading lesson in a 19th-century classroom
Boys reading aloud in a schoolroom, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Students in a one-room school, 1800s
Young orator in a village public school, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Students reciting in a one-room school, 1800s
Pupils reciting poetry in a one-room school, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The gateway to Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque England, Its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published 1891

Schools California Bicycles Arecaceae San Mateo
Schools in California, Bicycles in California, Arecaceae in California, San Mateo, California, 1906, Public School, United States of America

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

Uppingham School, 1923. Uppingham public school, founded with Oakham School in 1584 by Robert Johnson, the Archdeacon of Leicester

Haileybury College, 1923
No. 25 Haileybury College, 1923. Haileybury College, founded in 1862 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1864. The school occupied the buildings which formerly belonged to the Honourable East

Black Monday or the Departure for School, 1790, (1919). Artist: John Jones
Black Monday or the Departure for School, 1919. After William Redmore Bigg (1755?1828). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Ward in General Hospital No 10, formerly Greys College, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Ward in General Hospital No 10, formerly Greys College, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1901. Casualties of the Boer War recuperating. Stereoscopic card

CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1873. The Public Schools. American cartoon suggesting that the newly arrived Irish do not trust the public (therefore not Catholic) schools. Cartoon, 1873

NAST: PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. Thomas Nasts cartoon comparing the growth of the Catholic Church and parochial schools to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter. Wood engraving, 1870

Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire. Cheltenham College was opended in 1841. This view shows the chapel and library

The Election Cup belonging to Winchester College, 1903. The Election Cup was given to the Winchester College in 1555. This silver-gilt cup, embossed with leaves and decorated with jewels

Dr Syntax visits a Boarding School for young Ladies, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Dr Syntax visits a Boarding School for young Ladies, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]

Magdalen College, 1923. Magdalen College, Oxford. It was founded in 1458 by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor. The Great Tower was built by William Orchard in 1509

Harrow School, 1923. Harrow School, founded in 1572 by John Lyon of Preston, a local wealthy farmer, under the Royal Charter of Elizabeth I

King Edward VII School. Kings Lynn, 1923. King Edward VII School (currently known as King Edward VII Academy), Norfolk. The school was founded in 1510 under Henry VIII

Shrewsbury School, 1923. Shrewsbury School, founded in 1552 by Royal Charter under King Edward VI. In 1571 the school was augmented by Queen Elizabeth I

Lancing College, 1923
No. 27. Lancing College, 1923. Lancing College, private school in West Sussex. The school was founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard

Charterhouse School, 1923. Charterhouse School, private boarding school in Godalming, Surrey. Founded in 1611 by Thomas Sutton of Knaith on the site of the old Carthusian monastery

Malvern College, 1923. Malvern College, private day and boarding school in Worcestershire. The school opened in 1865. From Sunripe Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Public Schools and Colleges. [R. & J

Marlborough College, 1923. Marlborough College, private boarding and day school founded in 1843 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1845

Berkhamstead School, 1923. Berkhamstead private school, founded in 1541 by John Incent, Dean of St Pauls Cathedral under the licence of Henry VIII

Bedford School, 1923. Bedford private school, founded in 1552 and supported by the Harpur Trust. The school was established by the Mayor of the city, John Williams

Sherborne School, 1923. Sherborne School, private school in Dorset. The schools origin dates back to 8th century linked with Sherborne Abbey and it was refounded in 1550 by King Edward VI

Repton School, 1923. Repton School, for private and boarding pupils in Repton, Derbyshire, England. The school was founded in accordance with the legacy of Sir John Port of Etwall

Christs Hospital, 1923. Christs Hospital, private and boarding school in Sussex. The school was founded in 1552 by King Edward VI

Clifton College, 1923. Clifton College, private school near Bristol. Founded in 1862 and incorporated under the Royal Charter in 1877

Dulwich College, 1923. Dulwich College, public school for boys in Dulwich, southeast London, founded in 1619 originally for charitable purposes by Edward Alleyn, an Elizabethan actor

Eton College, 1923. Eton College, a prestigious boarding school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, initially intended to provide free education to seventy poor boys who then would study at Kings

Johns School, Leatherhead, 1923
St. Johns School, Leatherhead, 1923. St. Johns School in Leatherhead, founded in 1851 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1872

Brighton College, 1923. Brighton College, boarding and day school founded in 1845 by William Aldwin Soames. From Sunripe Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Public Schools and Colleges. [R. & J. Hill Ltd

Beaumont College, 1923. Beaumont College, public school in Old Windsor, Berkshire, founded in 1861 by the Jesuit Order. The school closed in 1967

Rossall School, 1923. Rossall School, fee paying private school in Fleetwood, Lancashire founded in 1844 by St. Vincent Beechey and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1890

The Leys School, 1923. Leys School, private day and boarding school school. located in Cambridge, England, founded in 1875 by the Methodist Church

Mill Hill School, 1923. Mill Hill School, an independent day and boarding school located in Mill Hill, north London. Founded in 1807 by committee of Nonconformist merchants and ministers

Westminster School, 1923. Westminster School, established as a Grammar School around 960 AD and refounded by Queen Elizabeth in 1560

Boys of Bradfield College making shell parts, Berkshire, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Evolution of Public Schools" Step into history as we take you on a captivating journey through the world of public schools. From the grandeur of Eton College's Quadrangle in 1880 to the humble Colonial classroom in New England during the 1600s, each image tells a unique story. In the 1870s, kindergarten children joyfully engage in games, showcasing how education has evolved to embrace early childhood development. Meanwhile, Godolphin House stands tall and proud in its timeless elegance, a testament to enduring educational institutions. The portrait of Sir John Nicholas by Peter Lely transports us back to 1667, offering a glimpse into an era where public schooling was beginning to shape society. The Great Hall at Dulwich College captures our attention with its majestic architecture and echoes of knowledge shared within its walls since c1878. Girton College near Cambridge takes us forward to 1923 when women were finally granted access to higher education—an inspiring milestone for gender equality. Dulwich College's depiction from London in 1829 reminds us that these institutions have long been pillars of learning and community support. Rugby School and Tonbridge School both proudly display their vibrant campuses from 1923—a reminder that they are not just about academics but also foster camaraderie and personal growth among students. As we gaze upon Marlborough College's entrance from the early 20th century, we witness how these establishments seamlessly blend tradition with progressiveness. Finally, "A View of Eton and Fellows Eyot" transports us once more back in time—c1835-45—to appreciate how nature intertwines harmoniously with education. Public schools have stood as beacons of enlightenment throughout centuries—shaping minds, nurturing talents, fostering friendships—and continue doing so today. Let these glimpses into their rich heritage inspire gratitude for all they offer: knowledge passed down, memories made, and futures shaped within their hallowed halls.