Primary School Collection

Colonial classroom in New England, 1600s
Early schoolroom in colonial New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dr Whos arch enemies the Daleks pay a visit to Woolhampton Primary School in Berkshire 22nd May 1972. The children appear to being having great fun with their new friends in the schools playground

Pupils of primary schools in Krasnoyarsk celebrate the opening of the State Duma on the..., 1906. Creator: L. B. Vonago
Pupils of primary schools in Krasnoyarsk celebrate the opening of the State Duma on the Yenisei River, 1906. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei

Class in Primary Department, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Class in Primary Department, 1903

The march of intellect, 1899. Creator: Jay Campbell Phillips
The march of intellect, 1899

Eight African American children, in kindergarten, learning washing and ironing... 1899 or 1900
Eight African American children, in kindergarten, learning washing and ironing at Whittier Primary School, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Thanksgiving Day lesson at Whittier, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Thanksgiving Day lesson at Whittier, 1899 or 1900. African American children learning about Thanksgiving, with model log cabin on table, Whittier Primary School, Hampton, Virginia

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Gordon Primary School, Grangehill Road, Eltham, Greenwich, Greater London. Exterior view of the schools east classroom hut from the south

The Rector of St Botolphs Church, seen here with the head teacher and pupils of Chevening School at the opening of the new extension to the school, Circa July 1981

Prayers at the Gatehouse School, Bethnal Green, in the East End of London. 23rd January 1975

Children at the Gatehouse School, Bethnal Green, in the East End of London seen here during a lesson on money. 23rd January

New uniforms to return to school after half term break 7th February 1967

Education was far more sexist in the 1930s than it is today. These little girls who attend holland Street School are obviously learning how to be good wives and mothers. Circa 1930s

Budding artists at St Albans Primary School, Redcar, with their giant copy of a painting by Lowry. The children are, front: Alex Windross, Graham Curry and Craig Hill, Centre: Paul Moroney

Doctor Patrick Dwyer, The Roman Catholic, Archbishop of Birmingham, spends the morning talking to pupils from the Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School at Cross Lane, Great Barr

Lansbury Susan Lawrence School (Classroom Scenes), Poplar, London. 26th April 1951

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Schoolboys line up to enter their classroom in the schoolyard of an elementary school, on October 01, 1949 in Paris during the first day of the new school year. (Photo by - / AFP)

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French schoolboys take a break in the schoolyard of an elementary school, on October 01, 1949 in Paris during the first day of the new school year. (Photo by - / AFP)

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Somali school girls play football during lunch break at the Howlwadag Primary School in Howlwadag District, south of Mogadishu, on October, 5, 2016. (Photo by MOHAMED ABDIWAHAB / AFP)

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In a picture taken on January 21, 2015, children dressed in uniform sing after raising the national flag at the Beichuan Red army elementary school in Beichuan, southwest Chinas Sichuan province

Saluting the flag at the Whittier Primary School, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Saluting the flag at the Whittier Primary School, 1899 or 1900. Hampton, Va. African-American children saluting flag which boy is holding on school grounds

Whittier School students on a field trip studying plants, Hampton, Virginia, 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Whittier School students on a field trip studying plants, Hampton, Virginia, 1899

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Burton Bradstock School, Church Street, Burton Bradstock, West Dorset, Dorset. Boys looking over a wall at the River Bride from the grounds of Burton Bradstock School

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St. Bedes Catholic Primary School, Hampshire Place, Sunderland. General, exterior view of the entrance area to St. Bedes Catholic Primary School, Washington, Sunderland, taken at night

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St. Bedes Catholic Primary School, Hampshire Place, Sunderland. Art classroom, from the interior of St. Bedes Catholic Primary School, Washington, Sunderland

Paarl Gimnasium primary school, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

Entire enrollment of Lincoln Bench School, near Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Entire enrollment of Lincoln Bench School. Teacher in center. Near Ontario, Oregon, Malheur County

Primary school washroom, Hirson (b / w photo)
3102093 Primary school washroom, Hirson (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primary school washroom, Hirson)

Alsace, our teachers soldiers teaching the Alsatian children French
486932 Alsace, our teachers soldiers teaching the Alsatian children French, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 29th November 1914 (colour litho) by Damblans

Olympe Terrain, Colettes teacher at St. Sauveur en Puisaye
CHT215414 Olympe Terrain, Colettes teacher at St. Sauveur en Puisaye, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Primary school bathroom, Hirson (b / w photo)
3096512 Primary school bathroom, Hirson (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primary school bathroom, Hirson)

St Philips Boys School annual sports day June 1950

Reach Village Primary School February 1960

Somewhere in Derbyshire - Carpentry tools, varnish and paints line the walls of the woodwork room of a school in Derbyshire, where children, evacuated from the Manchester district

Schoolboys from Yardley Primary School help council workmen fill sandbags just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. 1St September 1939

Prince Harry arriving at Jane Mynors Kindergarten, in Notting Hill, London, where he will be playing a shepherd in a nativity play.. Picture taken 8th December 1988

Betty Campbell was a community activist and Wales first black head teacher. Born into a poor household in Butetown, she won a scholarship to the Lady Margaret High School for Girls in Cardiff

Parents drop off their children at the start of the school day at South Mead School, Southfield, Wimbledon. 14th January 1954

Overcrowded classes at the Mardyke Primary School in South Ockendon, Essex 11th January 1954

Prayers at the Gatehouse School, Bethnal Green, in the East End of London. 23rd January 1975

Children at the Gatehouse School, Bethnal Green, in the East End of London seen here during a lesson on money. 23rd January

School teacher Mrs Sheila Collier called the register and found she had an extra pupil. Sat at the school desk beside four-year-old Sally Ann Smith was a giant golden retriever

After a morning of Maths and English the pupils of Christopher Hatton Primary can t wait till break time for a little exercise. 15th November 1962

Child closing the door to the classroom following morning break at Roxeth Primary School, Harrow.Where the pupils are being taught English pronunciation using the Clearspell system

Halcyon days when class sizes were no bigger than twenty children. A morning of Maths and English for the the pupils of Christopher Hatton Primary. 15th November 1962

Parents collecting their children from school. 6th December 1957

Bright Idea! Two Hamilton schoolboys seen here modelling the latest safety headwear, a flashing helmet to let motorists know that children are crossing the road. 3rd January 1970

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Step back in time to the colonial classroom of New England in the 1600s, where young minds were molded and knowledge was imparted. The quaint setting of this primary school echoes with history, as students eagerly absorb lessons from their dedicated teachers. In a surprising turn of events, Dr. Who's arch enemies, the Daleks, pay an unexpected visit to Woolhampton Primary School. Excitement fills the air as these iconic villains interact with wide-eyed students who can't believe their luck. It's a day they will never forget. Meanwhile, across the English Channel, forty French boys and girls aged between 9-11 embark on a new educational journey at Boulogne Primary School. With anticipation and curiosity in their eyes, they step into classrooms filled with possibilities and opportunities for growth. Education knows no boundaries or borders; it is a universal right cherished by children worldwide. From France to Somalia's vibrant landscapes and China's bustling schools teeming with eager learners, education remains paramount. Even in far-flung corners like Burton Bradstock or under corrugated iron roofs that shelter eager minds seeking knowledge - every child deserves access to quality education that empowers them for future success. As we witness these snapshots from different parts of the world – Colonial America to modern-day France or even war-torn Somalia – we are reminded of the transformative power of education. It transcends time and space while shaping generations' futures. So let us celebrate primary schools as beacons of hope where dreams take flight, and are places where curious minds blossom into knowledgeable individuals ready to conquer challenges ahead.