Higher Collection

Scene in a lecture theatre, with chemical equations written on the blackboard, a woman giving a lecture, and students taking notes. circa 1940s

Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Aerial view of the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, USA, with the sports field and spectators clearly visible on the right. Date: 1939

Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California, USA
Aerial view of the Memorial Stadium, University of California, Berkeley, USA. Date: circa 1940

Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Aerial view of the Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, full of spectators, with a football game taking place. Date: 1935

Higher Education
A Blue Stocking reads in a Library. Illustration by Webster Murray

Deesis Mosaic. 13th c. TURKEY. Istanbul. Hagia Sophia (Basilica of St. Sophia). Detail of Christ Pantocrator. Work located at the southern side of the higher gallery. Late Byzantine art. Mosaic

Coats of Arms for Colleges of Cambridge University. Date: circa 1910

Queens College Cambridge rowing team on the River Cam, near Searles Boathouse and Winter Boat Builders. Date: early 20th century

University College, Galway City, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Group photo, Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, USA
Group photo of the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. They were an African-American a cappella ensemble who toured

New University, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Date: circa 1910s

Widener Library at Harvard University, USA
Widener Library at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Date: 1915

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Chapel Quad, Lincoln College, Oxford. circa 1890

Sheffield University - Portraits of Edward VI and Alexandra
Sheffield University - Inset portraits of Edward VI and Alexandra who opened the University in July, 1905. Date: 1905

Bristol - University - Wills Memorial Building designed by Sir George Oatley in memory of Henry Overton Wills III (of Wills Cigarettes). Date: 1936

Highest Mountains
The worlds highest mountains, headed by Kanchenjunga; it has subsequently been established that Mounts Everest and Godwin Austen are both higher

Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Birkenhead Union workhouse viewed from Church Road, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. A group of children stand in the foreground, with the workhouse infirmary behind them

Swans in a punt at Henley
A punt load of swans, and two cygnets, about to be transported higher up the River Thames for their safety, in preparation for the annual Henley Regatta in early July

Piccard 1931 Ascent - 4
Drawing showing the balloon in which Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard plans to fly higher than anyone has ever flown before - a project which will be realised in May

Cornet on its Own
The CORNET-A-PISTONS - usually known simply as the Cornet, has a tube half the length of the trumpet, and consequently plays an octave higher

Fourah Bay College, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Fourah Bay College, Mount Aureol, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Founded in 1827 by the Church Missionary Society as an Anglican missionary school, it is the oldest university in West Africa

Trinity College and Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Washington and Jefferson College and Campus, Pennsylvania
Washington and Jefferson College and Campus, Washington, Pennsylvania. Date: 1937

Palmer Stadium, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, with a Princeton University football match in progress. circa 1920

Bridge connecting buildings at Hertford College, Oxford
A new feature at Oxford: the bridge which will connect the old and new buildings of Hertford College, New College Lane, Oxford. The design for the bridge was by the architect Sir T. G. Jackson RA

Rome / Colosseum 1855
Plan of the various levels of the building : the lowest level is on the lower right, and the three higher levels are shown anti-clockwise

Brasenose College, Oxford, Oxfordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Reno, Nevada, USA - University of Nevada - The Quad. Date: circa 1930s

Technical College - Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College (1887-1912), afterwards becoming the Royal Technical College (1912-1956) - Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1909

Kings College students on buses
Kings College students in high spirits, on two buses which are about to leave the Strand campus for Wormwood Scrubs (an open space in west London, not the prison!) for a football match

The end of the Zulu wars
Mounted Infantry skirmishing with Zulus in a sketch by an ILN special artist. British troops wearing pith helmets and carrying rifles showing British soldiers on the higher ground

Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark (engraving)
5991386 Percy Bysshe Shelley: Illustration for To a Slylark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To a Slylark)

Brasenose College, Oxford. 1902

University of Glasgow - East Quadrangle looking South. late 19th century

Princeton University: Campbell Hall (b / w photo)
6008844 Princeton University: Campbell Hall (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campbell Hall)

Montem Street Higher Elementary School, London - Chemistry
The London School Boards Montem Street Higher Elementary School - boys in a laboratory are surrounded by bottles of chemicals and other chemistry apparatus. Date: early 1900s

Yale Art School, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Date: circa 1908

Mortar Calculations - Fort Wright - Fishers Island, New York
Directing the range of the Mortars - Fort Wright - Fishers Island - New York, USA. Military Cadets using complex higher mathematical formulae and telephone instructions to work out the exact aiming

Natural Trumpet on Own
The NATURAL TRUMPET is only half the length of the Horn, consequently its pitch is an octave higher : it is bent in quite a different way

Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt
533893 Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt

George Martin launching the worlds first degree course in pop music. Salford College of Technology. George said " This is something the world of pop music has needed for a very long time"

Cheetham Street East, Higher Broughton, Salford, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Date: 1920s

Coats of Arms for Colleges of Oxford University. Date: circa 1910

A student at the Art School, Birmingham, wearing designs by some of the students, pictured in a work room at the school. 11th October 1967

Students at the Art School, Birmingham, wearing designs by some of the students, pictured in the grounds of the school. 11th October 1967

Coventry Technical College, in the Butts, Coventry, 1st August 1969. Additional Information:- Coventry Technical College was opened in 1935

Prince Philip visiting Wales. Mr D A Richards explains the camera for the optical tracking of satellites to the Duke of Edinburgh

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"Reaching New Heights: Exploring the World Education" Aerial view of University, Dayton, Ohio, USA: From above, witness the sprawling campus that nurtures dreams and knowledge. Pitt Stadium, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA: The roar of the crowd echoes through this stadium as students cheer for their team while pursuing higher education. Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California, USA: Amidst towering palm trees and blue skies lies a place where academic excellence meets athletic prowess. Higher Education: It's not just about textbooks and lectures; it's an opportunity to elevate your mind and broaden your horizons. Deesis Mosaic. 13th c. TURKEY. Istanbul Hagia: Marvel at the intricate artwork adorning historical buildings that have stood witness to centuries of intellectual growth. Chapel Quad, Lincoln College Oxford: Immerse yourself in the hallowed halls where scholars have gathered for generations to pursue knowledge at one of England's oldest universities. Group photo Jubilee Singers Fisk University USA: Witness the power of music as these talented individuals harmonize their way towards a brighter future through education. Queens College Cambridge rowing team : In sync both on water and in classrooms - these dedicated athletes prove that teamwork is essential in achieving greatness academically and athletically. Widener Library at Harvard University USA : Step into this architectural marvel housing countless books - a sanctuary where minds are expanded beyond measure amidst shelves filled with wisdom from across time and space Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University Scotland : Follow in the footsteps of great philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie who recognized the importance of investing in higher education for societal progress University College Galway City Republic Of Ireland : Nestled by picturesque landscapes lies a vibrant institution fostering innovation while preserving Irish heritage Sheffield University Portraits Edward VI and Alexandra .