School Collection

Highwood School, Brentwood, Essex
The administration block at Highwood (or High Wood) School, Brentwood, Essex. The school was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for the treatment of ophthalmia in children

Physical World Map
A Physical map of the World designed for school children. Based on the Van Der Grinten projection, the map displays the continents of the world labelling significant rivers

Cobham Hall 33645_035
Cobham Park, Kent, 2018. Cobham Hall, one of the largest and most important houses in Kent and was the seat of the De Cobham family since 1208 before passing to the first Earl of Darnley in 18th

Four schoolgirls who have been selected for England Basketball, Teesside. 1971

William and Mary College, 1700s
Early view of William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1700s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, 1779. Painting by Bernardo Rodriguez. Quito School. Colonial baroque. Painting. ECUADOR. PICHINCHA. Quito. Convent of San Francisco

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, 1870s
Bowdoin College in Maine, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Childrens Political British Isles Map
The British Isles Political map designed for school children was created using Universal Transverse Mercator projection. This political student map clearly marks the counties

USA, South Carolina, Charleston, The Citadel, military college, residence hall

The Hollies Childrens Home, Sidcup, Kent
Aerial view of The Hollies, the Greenwich & Deptford Unions cottage homes at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent, opened in 1902 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Harrogate Ladies College
A girls school in a castle: Harrogate Colleges pleasant retreat at Lord Swintons residence near Ripon, Yorkshire at the beginning of World War II

The London School of Economics (and Political Science) (the LSE ) - east frontage of the main buildings

View down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London
A superb postcard view down Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London - the detial is incredible, with individual shops identifiable, the pavements as busy (as they ever are)

Glasgow School of Art, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Boxer / Daniel Mendoza
DANIEL MENDOZA 1764 - 1836 English boxer who was the acknowledged English heavyweight champion and who operated a successful boxing school in London

Childrens Political World Map
A Political map of the World designed for school children. Based on the Van Der Grinten projection, the World map displays international political boundaries, including ones which are disputed

Morning Ride along the Beach, 1876, by Anton Mauve (1838-188
Anton Mauve (1838-1888). Dutch painter. Morning Ride along the Beach, 1876. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Piper Cherokee 140 G-AYJR
Piper Cherokee 140, G-AYJR, of the Oxford Air Training School flying near Blenheim Palace

Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741). Italian school

Rude Gargoyle
Gargoyle on a medieval seminary (now a girls school) at Tours, France : masons often amused themselves by cutting such subjects on respectable buildings

Spring - Summer Wind by Herta Zuckermann
Girl with her arms filled with Spring flowers - painting by child artist Herta Zuckermann, student at the Vienna School for Arts and Crafts (Professor Cizeks course)

Masters of Malvern College
Illustration by Fred May showing the Headmaster of Malvern College, Mr Frank S. Preston, taking a roll-call of some of his staff. Malvern College is an independent school in Worcestershire, England

St. Bartholomews Hospital, 18th Century
St. Bartholomews Hospital. 18th century engraving of the buildings of St. Bartholomews Hospital at Smithfield in the City of London. Also known as Bart s, the hospital was founded in 1123

Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The school was founded in 1855 by a group of Manchester businessmen to care for and educate orphans

The education of British Youth: Stonyhurst College
As part of their series on the education of British Youth, the Illustrated London News ran a feature on Stonyhurst College, Lancashire

Montessori school
A detailed illustration by S. Begg of a Montessori school in Courtfield Gardens, London, showing children at various activiities

Humphrey Jennings The Silent Village (1943)

Rugby School with pupils playing rugby
Exterior view of Rugby School with pupils playing rugby in foreground

Quadrangle of Eton College, 1880. Famous public school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. A watercolour sketch from Windsor Castle and the Water-Way Thither by W H Davenport Adams

Sherborne Abbey 29672_051
Sherborne Abbey, Dorset. Photographed in September 2015

A Street Scene in Cairo, by Charles Robertson (1844-1891)

RAF Hastings T Mk. 5 - RAF Finningley
Royal Air Force Handley Page Hastings T Mk.5 TG553, of the Strike Command Bombing School from RAF Lindholme, at RAF Finningley Date: 1971

Dulwich College, London, 1829. Artist: J Rogers
Dulwich College, London, 1829. Dulwich College was founded in 1619 by a prominent Elizabethan actor named Edward Alleyn, with the original intention of providing an education for twelve poor boys

RAF Varsity T Mk. 1 - RAF Gaydon
Royal Air Force Vickers Varsity T Mk.1 WF335 G from 2 Air Navigation School at RAF Gaydon Date: 1967

Dancing in the teachers room
The cast of Carry On Teacher in one of the most famous scenes from this classic comedy

Pergamon Altar. Hecate fighting against the giant Klytios ne
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC. Marble and limestone. Gigantomachy. South frieze. The three-faceted goddess Hecate fighting with a torch

Truant School, Hightown, Liverpool
Design for the Liverpool School Board Truant School at Hightown, Liverpool, by the architect Thomas Mellard Reade. Date: 1878

1st Battalion Cheshire Regiments regimental drum
Original painting for the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiments regimental drum showing 17 Battle Honours of the Regiment from Louisburg to Kut al Amara

Coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps
Souvenir of the Greatest War showing coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps. The design is laid out in the shape of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge

The Periodic Table Digital Illustration
In the late 19th century, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev published his first attempt at grouping chemical elements according to their atomic weights

PIUS V, Saint (1504-1572). Pope (1566-1572). Portrait by an anonymous author. Italian school. Painting

Leonis Quo Vadis restaurant, 1947
Peppino Leonis Quo Vadis restaurant on Dean Street, Soho, London in 1947. It is next door to Leon Jaeggi, kitchen equipment, tinner and coppersmith, and Townsends. 1947

Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Oldest Dickinson College building, " Old West" Hall, designed by Benjamin Latrobe, built in 1803 to replace the original college hall, which burned. Digital photograph

Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College, 1770
Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College in the forests of New Hampshire, 1770. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Poster for Dramarama And Beyond Season at BFI Southbank (11-30 April 2011)
Press Gang Dexter Fletcher Julia Sawalha Lee Ross Kelda Holmes

Poster for Maurice Elveys Fun At St Fannys (1955)
Cardew " The Cad" Robinson Fred Emney Vera Day Johnny Brandon Davy Kaye Freddie Mills

WHALE SHARK - in bait ball
DSE-74 WHALE SHARK - in bait ball Ningaloo Reef, W. Australia Rhincodon typus Whale Shark is the largest fish. Its a harmless, filter-feeder

Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset Date: 1902

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"Education through the Ages: From William and Mary College to The Citadel" Step back in time to the 1700s, where William and Mary College laid the foundation for higher education. As children studied a Children's Political British Isles Map, they dreamt of shaping their nation's future. Fast forward to Charleston, South Carolina, where The Citadel stands tall as a prestigious military college. Its historic residence hall echoes with stories of discipline and honor. Intriguingly, Saint Anthony of Padua preached not only to humans but also to fishes. This captivating tale reminds us that knowledge knows no bounds. Traveling northwards brings us to Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine during the vibrant 1870s. Here, students embraced intellectual curiosity amidst picturesque surroundings. Across the pond lies Harrogate Ladies College - an institution empowering women since its inception. It continues to inspire young minds today. Venturing into bustling London leads us straight into The London School of Economics - a hub for groundbreaking research and critical thinking that shapes global policies. During World War II, Humphrey Jennings' masterpiece "The Silent Village" shed light on human resilience amidst adversity – reminding us how education can empower even in dark times. Art enthusiasts flock to Glasgow School of Art – a haven for creativity and innovation. Its walls breathe life into masterpieces that challenge conventions and ignite imagination. Taking flight with Piper Cherokee 140 G-AYJR transports us beyond classrooms; it symbolizes endless possibilities awaiting those who dare chase their dreams sky-high. At Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme, compassion meets education as disadvantaged children find solace within its nurturing embrace. Lastly, we pay homage to Daniel Mendoza – both boxer extraordinaire and educator who taught valuable lessons about strength inside and outside the ring.