Schools Collection

Map of the Town and Environs of Sheffield, 1864
Scale 1 inches : 1 mile. Board and church schools have been indicated at a later date and the ecclesiastical districts have been indicated by colouring.Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY18/1

The Hollies Childrens Home, Sidcup, Kent
Aerial view of The Hollies, the Greenwich & Deptford Unions cottage homes at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent, opened in 1902 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Harrogate Ladies College
A girls school in a castle: Harrogate Colleges pleasant retreat at Lord Swintons residence near Ripon, Yorkshire at the beginning of World War II

Masters of Malvern College
Illustration by Fred May showing the Headmaster of Malvern College, Mr Frank S. Preston, taking a roll-call of some of his staff. Malvern College is an independent school in Worcestershire, England

Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The school was founded in 1855 by a group of Manchester businessmen to care for and educate orphans

Art Exhibition Glasgow
Poster for an exhibition at the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts - a striking example of the characteristic style which makes this one of the most advanced schools of art

Port Sunlight - a workers utopia
Page from The Illustrated London News with photographs reporting on the model factory village of Port Sunlight on the Wirral, near Birkenhead

Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex
Aerial view of Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield, Middlesex. The building was originally the Chase Farm Schools, opened in 1886 by the Edmonton Union to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Interior of Probus School, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of the science laboratory of Probus School which was founded for the middle classes of Cornwall in 1852. The photograph shows work benches, stools and science equipment

Fettes College, LMS poster, 1923-1947
Poster produced for London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) to promote rail travel to Edinburgh. Artwork by Norman Wilkinson, who studied art at Portsmouth and Southsea Schools of Art

Plan of The Crown and Glove Public house and other land and property at Stannington, for sale
Lot 1 the old established Public House known by the sign of the Crown and Glove at Stannington, with barn, cohouse, vacant ground, outbuildings and appurtenances

Crookesmoor School, Sheffield, 1874
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s06501

Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Aerial view of Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex, used for the care of children with tuberculosis. The site was originally opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for

Warren Farm School, Brighton, Sussex
The Centre Avenue of Warren Farm School, opened by the Brighton Union in 1862 at Rottingdean, Sussex. The school housed pauper children away from the workhouse

USA, Kansas, Chase County, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Flint Hills, Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse

Interior of Probus School, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
A view of the dormitory of Probus School which was founded for the middle classes of Cornwall in 1852. The photograph shows beds, tin wash bowls, mugs and towels. Photographer: Ernest Charles Argall

Mayo College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, a boys independent boarding school founded in 1875. Date: circa 1910s

Oldest wooden school house in the country, St. Augustine, Florida, United States of America, North America

Inauguration of Wellington College
The arrival of Queen Victoria at Wellington College for the inauguration of the school in Feburary 1859. The school, situated about twelve miles south of Windsor

Scalloped Hammerhead Shark - group / school. Cocos Island, Costa Rica
DSE-104 Scalloped Hammerhead SHARK - full-length, in group / school Cocos Island, Costa Rica Sphyrna lewini Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Female Medical Students
Under the watchful eye of the House Physician, a group of female medical students, trainee doctors, examine a patient at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London

Margaret Morris (1891 - 1980), British dancer, choreographer and teacher. Photographs showing her in various poses during her dance as a tree spirit

Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London. Date: circa 1910

Highwood School, Brentwood, Essex
The administration block at Highwood (or High Wood) School, Brentwood, Essex. The school was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for the treatment of ophthalmia in children

Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Children with tuberculosis at Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex. Beds were placed on the balconies to provide sun and fresh air

Public Schools Championships at White City
The junior 100 yards final, showing P. Deane (no. 1) of Ardingly winning the race from H. G. Mackenzie (no. 9), of West Bridgford, in 10.6 seconds. Mackenzie later won the 250 yards in 28.5 seconds

Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted
The Foundling Hospital Schools, Berkhamsted. The Hospital was founded in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram and in 1741 began construction of premises at Bloomsbury Fields, London

Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Infants (girls and boys together) at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898

Loggerhead Turtle - Juvenile with pilot fish
DSE-88-c Loggerhead Turtle - Juvenile with pilot fish Caretta caretta Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Barracuda - shoal
VT-5557-m Barracuda - shoal Red Sea Sphyreana putnamiae Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Elizabeth Ann Seton
ELIZABETH ANN SETON (nee Bayley) American saint : widowed, she converted to Roman Catholic church, founded religious order and church schools

England v Netherlands Schoolboy International at Wembley Stadium, Saturday 9th June 1984

Pupils of Ross Place School, Ardwick, Manchester, jump across a sea of mud to enter school. December 1970

Pupils from the Boys Charity (Blue Coat) School, Sheffield, c. 1880
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s02185

Sea Bass - shoal European Seas
PM-9125 SEA BASS SHOAL European Seas Dicentrarchus labrax Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Wellington College, Berkshire (b / w photo)
3104546 Wellington College, Berkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington College, Berkshire)

Cookery School, 1911 (b / w photo)
5990770 Cookery School, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cookery School, 1911)

Coats of Arms for Schools and Colleges, including Oxford and Cambridge, public schools and grammar schools. Date: circa 1910

Sister Gabriel, chief coach, manager and trainer of the St Josephs Primary School football team in Bradford, Yorkshire during pre season training. 23rd September 1965

A madrigal marathon has been set ting a few throats alight at a Cleveland comprehensive. But the fire in the choir at Thornabys Dene school was soothed by the thought that they were raising plenty of

Parson Cross School, Halifax Road, Sheffield, c. 1910
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00113

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise went back to school this afternoon to present the prizes at the Hamlet of Ratcliffe School, Whitehorse Road, Stepney, East London, 19th July 1962

Preliminary layout and development plan of the Manor Estate Housing Scheme, 1924
Sheffield City Council, Estates Committee.Original dimensions: 93 x 79 cm.Sheffield Local Studies Library:s (13) 4 L

Ordnance Survey map: Totley, 1876
Scale: 25 inches to 1 mile.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: Derbyshire sheet XI.15.Includes: Old Hay Brook, Grove House, Crown Inn, Hillfoot, Totley Bents, Cricket Inn, recreation ground

Picture No. 10873869
Red-bellied Piranha - group underwater (Serrasalmus nattereri) Date:

LCC-LFB Aftermath of a major school fire, Hackney
A major fire destroyed over 50% of the school roof and a quarter of the first floor classrooms at the Hackney Downs School in East London

Sherborne School, Undercroft, 1930s Date: 1930s

Rural school children, San Augustine County, Texas. Date 1943 April

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Schools: From Sheffield to Rajasthan" Step into a time capsule as we embark on a journey through the captivating world of schools. Our first stop takes us back to 1864, where "Map of the Town and Environs of Sheffield" unveils the educational landscape that shaped generations. Next, we find ourselves at Harrogate Ladies College, an institution that empowered young women with knowledge and ambition. As we fast forward to 1923-1947, an enchanting LMS poster transports us to Fettes College, epitomizing academic excellence in Scotland. Meanwhile, an Art Exhibition in Glasgow showcases how creativity thrives within school walls. Venturing southwards, our path leads us to Marylebone Road's Royal Academy of Music—a haven for aspiring musicians who compose harmonies that resonate across London's bustling streets. In contrast lies Port Sunlight—a workers' utopia—where education becomes a catalyst for social progress. The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme remind us of the compassion embedded within education as they nurtured vulnerable children towards brighter futures. Similarly, The Hollies Children's Home in Sidcup embraced its role as a sanctuary for those seeking solace and guidance. Margaret Morris emerges from this tapestry—an influential British dancer, choreographer, and teacher whose passion ignited countless artistic souls. Onward we go—to Malvern College—where masters shape young minds with wisdom and integrity. A glimpse into Probus School's interior reveals snapshots from early 1900s Cornwall—a testament to timeless traditions upheld by dedicated educators. Finally, Mayo College beckons us to Rajasthan—the vibrant heartland of India—where rich heritage intertwines seamlessly with modern education practices. In this captivating odyssey through time and space, these schools stand not merely as buildings but as beacons illuminating paths towards enlightenment and growth. They embody resilience amidst change while fostering knowledge, creativity, and compassion.