Prep Collection

Princess Helena with Prince Christian Victor
Princess Helena, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (1846-1923) with her eldest child, Prince Christian Victor, born at Windsor on 14 April 1867

Preparatory Class, Brondesbury and Kilburn High School
Girls and boys of the Preparatory Class at Brondesbury and Kilburn High School in north west London

Prep School Dormitory
Boys lying on their beds in a dormitory

Taiwanese chef in the kitchen

The Writing Lesson (oil on canvas)
476704 The Writing Lesson (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 56.5x77.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Sport in the West End (b / w photo)
6004342 Sport in the West End (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport in the West End)

Boys and schoolmaster (engraving)
5227020 Boys and schoolmaster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys and schoolmaster)

Boy Preparing to Bathe Date: 1950

The Leas Preparatory School, Hoylake, Wirral, Cheshire. Date: 1916

California, Field Of Plowed Soil Ready For Planting

Ploughed Field, Potato Field, Ireland

Pupils from Fretherne House School, 1903
Group photograph of pupils at Fretherne House School, a preparatory school based in Welwyn Garden City up until in the Second World War

Pupils from Fretherne House School, c. 1902
Pupils of Fretherne House School, a preparatory school in Welwyn Garden City up to the Second World War. On the far left is Cuthbert Gasemann who owned the album from which this photograph is taken

Fretherne House School 1900
Pupils and teachers at Fretherne House Preparatory School around 1900. From an album owned by Cuthbert Gasemann who is seated 2nd row, third from left. Date: c.1900

Close-up of a large dampened knife cutting through aspic

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as a schoolboy
Page from the Illustrated London News Coronation Number featuring a number of pictures of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as a boy and young man

American gunners near Chery Chartreuve, France, WW1
American gunners preparing a 155 mm gun for action near Chery Chartreuve, northern France, on the western front during the First World War. Date: August 1918

School Beagles - Mostyn House School
Mostyn House School - Parkgate, Cheshire. The current Head of this Preparatory School, Suzi Grenfell is the sixth generation of her family to lead Mostyn House. Picture of the school beagles!

St Martins Priory C19
PRIORY OF SAINT MARTIN of Tours, Dover, Kent in use as a farm since the 18th century. The Gate house was to become the library of Dover College Prep School in the 1870s

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"Embracing the art of prep: from royal beginnings to academic pursuits" Step into a world where preparation is key, as Princess Helena and Prince Christian Victor lead the way. In their regal attire, they epitomize grace and poise at every turn. Venturing into the realm of education, we find ourselves in a bustling prep school dormitory. Brimming with youthful energy and eager minds, these students are ready to embark on their educational journey. At Preparatory Class in Brondesbury and Kilburn High School, young scholars immerse themselves in knowledge. With books open and pens poised, they eagerly absorb every lesson that comes their way. Across the seas lies The Leas Preparatory School in Hoylake, Wirral, Cheshire. Here, children thrive under nurturing guidance as they prepare for future endeavors. In a Taiwanese kitchen filled with aromatic spices and sizzling pans, a talented chef showcases his culinary prowess. Every dish meticulously prepared reflects his dedication to perfection. The strokes of an artist's brush bring life to "The Writing Lesson. " On canvas, we witness the beauty of penmanship being passed down through generations. Sport takes center stage in the West End as captured by a timeless black-and-white photograph. The camaraderie among athletes echoes through time immemorial. A glimpse into history reveals boys engrossed in learning under the watchful eye of their schoolmaster. Their eagerness to soak up knowledge is palpable even through an engraving's lines. Transporting us back to 1950 is an endearing image of a boy preparing to bathe. Innocence radiates from his face as he readies himself for simple pleasures amidst simpler times. Pupils from Fretherne House School gather together like rays of sunshine frozen in time - capturing moments both cherished and fleeting. These snapshots serve as reminders that friendships forged during our formative years endure forevermore.