Westminster School, 1860. Creator: Unknown

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Westminster School, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Westminster School, 1860. Private school for boys in London. The school, originally the dormitory of the monks of St. Peter's, is of great antiquity: it has a massive roof of chestnut, and a semicircular apse or recess at the upper end, once, perhaps, the site of an altar. This apse is termed the "shell, " the name given also to the form next below the sixth who sit there'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860

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Beam Beams Chestnut Hall Lumber Private School Public School School Timber Westminster School Windows

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts the esteemed Westminster School in London, as it appeared in the late 19th century. Established in the 16th century, the school is steeped in history and tradition, with its origins tracing back to the dormitory of the monks of St. Peter's Abbey. The architectural masterpiece boasts a massive chestnut roof and a semicircular apse or recess at the upper end, once believed to have housed an altar. This apse is affectionately referred to as the 'shell,' and it is where the boys who sit in the form next below the sixth form gather. The print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1860, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricate wooden beams, lumber, and windows that adorn the indoor hall. The school's rich history and grandeur are beautifully captured in this engraving, providing a window into the past and the education system of the 19th century.

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