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Greetings Card : Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Creator: Unknown
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Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1911]
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Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our exquisite Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School greeting card from Media Storehouse. This beautifully restored image, taken in 1911 from the esteemed Heritage Images archive, showcases the grandeur of Eton College, a renowned British independent boarding school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. With generations of British and foreign aristocracy gracing its halls, this card is the perfect way to celebrate education, tradition, and history. Add a personal message to this timeless piece and send a touch of the past to your loved ones.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911" takes us back in time to the prestigious Eton College. Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, this independent boarding school has been a bastion of education for generations of British and foreign aristocracy. The photograph is sourced from Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte's book "A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", published by Macmillan and Co. Limited in London. The image showcases an architectural marvel - a grand staircase leading up to the chapel and upper school. The banisters guide our gaze towards the intricately designed doorway, hinting at the rich history within those walls. As we peer through this view into the past, we are transported to a different era. Eton College stands as a symbol of excellence in education, its hallowed halls witnessing countless students who have shaped Britain's future. This photograph captures not only an architectural feature but also represents concepts such as tradition, religion, and intellectual pursuit. With its timeless charm preserved through this vintage engraving, it reminds us of the importance placed on knowledge and learning throughout history. It serves as a testament to Eton's enduring legacy as one of England's most esteemed private schools. As we admire this piece from unknown creator with awe-inspiring detail captured by The Print Collector for Heritage Images, it evokes feelings of reverence for both academia and heritage alike.
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