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Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Illustration and opening verses of In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse, written by George R Sims in 1877

Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey
Sir Charles Henry Alexander Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey GCVO (1885-1947) and his bride, Lady Victoria Manners, a daughter of the 8th Duke of Rutland

The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by Blampied
An illustration by Edmund Blampied of a bustling flower market at the Place de la Madeleine in Paris. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines

Boys playing rugby football at Rugby School

Large classroom, Harrow School
A large classroom at Harrow School with several classes held at once

Teresa Meets Child Jesus
Though mostly Teresa met Jesus as an adult, on one occasion she was privileged to meet him as a child - the scene depicted in this window

Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball
3077517 Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Tennis Court Oath
Representatives of the non- privileged classes held a meeting in a tennis court after finding themselves locked out of their usual meeting hall in Versailles

Eton College courtyard
Scene with teachers and pupils in the courtyard of Eton College

Street scene, Harrow School
Pupils in the street outside Harrow School. Date: 1918

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Schoolboys at Eton College, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire. Date: 1920s

Little boy on rocking horse
A rather superior looking little boy dressed in a tartan kilt and Scottish velvet jacket rides on a rocking horse. In the background are a toy castle, a model train engine with signals

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

ASCOT 1895
Privileged racegoers in the Enclosure before the race for the Ascot Gold Cup : police are on hand in case of trouble

Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, Berkshire
Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire -- a special occasion at this famous public school, with a procession of boats, ending with a firework display. Date: 1922

Rugby School with pupils playing rugby
Exterior view of Rugby School with pupils playing rugby in foreground. Date: 1906

Dogs Club Cocktail Bar
The Dogs Club Cocktail Bar, where privileged dog owners can enjoy drinks with both their human and canine friends

Korean Gama used by the privileged classes, a form of closed chair similar to a Palanquin, Litter or Sedan chair
528249 Korean Gama used by the privileged classes, a form of closed chair similar to a Palanquin, Litter or Sedan chair, carried by porters. Watercolour, c1890

Installation of the Duke of Newcastle at the Mechanics Hall, Nottingham, as Provincial... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Installation of the Duke of Newcastle at the Mechanics Hall, Nottingham, as Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons of Nottinghamshire, 1860

Portrait of Clara Alewijn, 1644. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
Portrait of Clara Alewijn, 1644. Other Title(s): Clara Alewijn (1635-74). Daughter of Abraham Alewijn and Geertruid Hooftman

Portrait of Martinus Alewijn, 1644. Creator: Dirck Dircksz. Santvoort
Portrait of Martinus Alewijn, 1644. Other Title(s): Son od Abraham Alewijn and Geertruid Hooftman

Life Peerages - the Assistant-Keeper of the Records Reading the Peerage Patent at the Bar of the Hou Creator: Unknown
Life Peerages - the Assistant-Keeper of the Records Reading the Peerage Patent at the Bar of the House of Lords, 1856. The patent of the Earl of Huntingdon was almost illegible from age

Baroness Aurore Oxenstierna-Klintberg, 1913. Creator: Hildegard Katerina Thorell
Baroness Aurore Oxenstierna-Klintberg, 1913

The Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. A party for Clegg-Hill's 21st birthday was held at the family seat of Hawkstone Hall. The fine ancestral domain of Hawkstone, in Shropshire

H C Prior, King's School Scholar, Eton Wall Game
H C Prior, King's School Scholar, Keeeper of the College Wall, The Eton Wall Game Date: 1909

CORNELIS BEUDIN (1615? - 1650), (also known as Godinez) French Jesuit missionary in Mexico, who was privileged to die for his faith though he failed to make sainthood

First Master's House at Harrow School. Date: 1816

Woman approaching a carriage at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 34th Street and 5th Avenue
MNY380784 Woman approaching a carriage at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 34th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, 1897 or 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Cartoon, Court of Young England -- The New Generation. A comment on Benjamin Disraelis Young England movement, a political splinter group consisting mostly of Conservative aristocrats who were at

The Most Brilliant Fourth of June at Eton, 1911
Double page spread from The Sphere reporting on the traditional Fourth of June celebrations at Eton College where parents and siblings assemble at the school for speeches, food

Guest taking tea at the Hotel Marie Antoinette, 1895 or 1896 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380683 Guest taking tea at the Hotel Marie Antoinette, 1895 or 1896 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Dandy, Mussoorie, 1903-11 (hand-coloured photo, painted background)
3474150 Dandy, Mussoorie, 1903-11 (hand-coloured photo, painted background) by Rust, Julian (fl.c.1900-1911); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London

Rives Twins (sepia print)
3077519 Rives Twins (sepia print) by Mora, Jose Maria (b.1849); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Mrs Vanderbilt (sepia print)
3077513 Mrs Vanderbilt (sepia print) by Mora, Jose Maria (b.1849); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Schoolboys in Vaughan Library, Harrow School, Middlesex
Schoolboys in the Vaughan Library, Harrow School, Middlesex, named after the headmaster, Dr Charles John Vaughan, with portraits of famous old Harrovians on the walls

Schoolboys on Founders Day, Harrow School, Middlesex, setting off to play the annual ball game, their own version of football, which takes place on 10 October. Date: 1922

Schoolboys practising hose drill, Eton School, Berkshire
Schoolboys practising hose drill at Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire, under the supervision of the Chief of the Eton Fire Brigade. Date: 1922

Famous wall game in progress, Eton School, Berkshire
The famous wall game, a kind of football game, in progress at Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire -- an annual event, on St Andrews Day (30 November) at this famous public school

Domestic science at a girls English public school, Sherborne, Dorset. Two young women are seen here ironing linen and collars. Date: 1922

Speech day at a typical English public school, with a boy speaking from the stage, a teacher at a table with a pile of prize books, and family members in the audience. Date: 1922

Wycliffe explains his thoughts before the Archbishop
John Wycliffe (circa 1320s 1384) -an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford

Hunting for Wild Boar, c. 1515-35 (wool and silk thread)
3746291 Hunting for Wild Boar, c.1515-35 (wool and silk thread) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 337.8x251.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Plate 2 from The Rakes Progress at University
NCO193197 Plate 2 from The Rakes Progress at University, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Alva Vandebilt, in costume for her 1883 ball (sepia print)
3077512 Alva Vandebilt, in costume for her 1883 ball (sepia print) by Mora, Jose Maria (b.1849); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Alva Belmont (January 17)

Woodcutters Working at a Deer Park, c. 1515-35 (wool and silk thread)
3746292 Woodcutters Working at a Deer Park, c.1515-35 (wool and silk thread) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 341.6x321.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Education for the Privileged, A School for the Children of Courtiers, Vienna
2602023 Education for the Privileged, A School for the Children of Courtiers, Vienna, 1867 (w/c on paper) by Acqua, Cesare Felix dell (1821-1904); 45.7x58.4 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599316 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal, Canadian Mounted Police leaving Halifax, Nova Scotia)

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"Steeped in Privilege: A Glimpse into the Lives of the Elite" Christmas Day in the Workhouse: Contrasting worlds collide as the privileged Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey visit a workhouse, shedding light on societal disparities. The Grandeur of Education: Step inside the large classroom at Harrow School, where future leaders are groomed amidst opulent surroundings. Rugby Football's Aristocratic Roots: Witness boys from prestigious Rugby School engage in an exhilarating game, showcasing how privilege extends to sports. The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by Blampied: An exquisite painting capturing Parisian affluence, reminding us of the luxurious lifestyles enjoyed by some during this era. Teresa Meets Child Jesus: A poignant depiction revealing how even religious experiences were influenced by social standing and privilege. Bradley-Martin Ball Extravaganza: Cornelia Bradley Martin dazzles as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, at a lavish ball attended exclusively by New York's elite society members. Unveiling Democracy's Pledge: Relive history with the Tennis Court Oath - a pivotal moment when privileged French nobility joined forces with commoners to demand equality and justice for all. Eton College Courtyard Chronicles: Explore the hallowed grounds where generations of Britain's upper class have been educated, perpetuating their privileged status through time. Doonagore Castle - Where Luxury Meets Nature’s Majesty: Behold a 16th-century tower house overlooking Ireland’s Atlantic Ocean; a symbol of aristocratic power nestled within breathtaking scenery. Lessons in Prestige at Eton College: Peer into daily life at one of England's most prestigious schools as schoolboys navigate both rigorous academics and exclusive privileges bestowed upon them. Street Scene Reflections from Harrow School .