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St. Mary and St. Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex, 1856....a building to accommodate 1000 boys of the lower middle class, at a cost of about twelve guineas per annum each....The plan consists of an east and west quadrangle, at the sides of which are arranged the dormitories of the boys and rooms of the masters. Between the quadrangles, and dividing them, are the school-rooms and library; and on the east is the dining-hall...At the south end of the east front is the Head Master's house...The designs are by the late eminent architect, Mr. R. C. Carpenter...The buildings are proceeding under the direction of Mr. W. Slater, his friend and former pupil...[and] are constructed of flint, with Caen-stone dressings. The contractors for the works are Messrs. Cheeseman, of Brighton'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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[Caption] This photograph, taken from an aerial view, showcases the impressive St. Mary and St. Nicholas College in Lancing, Sussex, England, as it appeared in 1856. The college, designed by the late renowned architect, Mr. R.C. Carpenter, was established to accommodate around 1000 boys of the lower middle class at an annual cost of twelve guineas each. The architectural plan consisted of an east and west quadrangle, with dormitories for the boys and rooms for the masters arranged at their sides. Between the quadrangles were the school-rooms, library, and on the east, the dining-hall. At the south end of the east front, the Head Master's house could be found. The designs were being executed under the direction of Mr. W. Slater, a former pupil of Mr. Carpenter. The buildings were constructed of flint, with Caen-stone dressings, and the contractors for the works were Messrs. Cheeseman, of Brighton. This photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and scale of Victorian-era education institutions. The neo-Gothic and Gothic Revival architectural styles are evident in the college's design, with its pointed arches, intricate stonework, and imposing scale. The college, a private institution, was an essential part of the British education system during the 19th century, providing a quality education to numerous boys from the lower middle class. This photograph, from the collection of The Print Collector, is a testament to the architectural and educational history of Lancing, Sussex, and the United Kingdom as a whole. It offers a unique perspective on the past, allowing us to appreciate the craftsmanship and vision of those who built and attended such institutions.
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