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Boarding School Collection

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Cloister Pump and Hall Steps, 1926

Cloister Pump and Hall Steps, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Tonbridge School, 1923

Tonbridge School, 1923. Tonbridge School, an independent day and boarding school for boys in Tonbridge, Kent, founded by Sir Andrew Judde and qualified under Royal Charter by Edward VI in 1553

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Sixth Form Bench, and Fellows Eyot, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Sixth Form Bench, and Fellows Eyot, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Sixth Form Bench, and Fellows Eyot, 1911. Fellows Eyot is a riverside field from which the Procession of Boats from Eaton can be viewed on the 4th June

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Plan of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Plan of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Eton College, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Eton College, a royal foundation of Henry VI is located half a mile from Windsor Castle, built in the 11th century

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Lewis Tewanima, 1911. Shows Hopi American long distance runner and Olympic medal winner Louis Tewanima (1888-1969) after winning a marathon in New York City, May 6, 1911

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Tewanima (winner), Arquette (came in 5th), 1911

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Carlisle School - Tin Shop, between c1910 and c1915. Shows students at United States Indian School, Carlisle, PA

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Surrey County School, Cranley, near Guildford, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Surrey County School, Cranley, near Guildford, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Surrey County School, Cranley, near Guildford, 1865

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. M'Craw

Background imageBoarding School Collection: St. Mary and St. Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex, 1856. Creator: Unknown

St. Mary and St. Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex, 1856. Creator: Unknown
St. Mary and St. Nicholas College, Lancing, Sussex, 1856....a building to accommodate 1000 boys of the lower middle class

Background imageBoarding School Collection: View of the Maison Royale de Saint-Louis in Saint-Cyr

View of the Maison Royale de Saint-Louis in Saint-Cyr, 1700-1799

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Students relaxing on lawn at United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Male Native American students in physical education class

Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between 1901 and 1903

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Male Native American students in physical education class

Male Native American students in physical education class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between 1901 and 1903

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School

Furniture building shop, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Native Americans during mathematics class at Indian School

Native Americans during mathematics class at Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Carlisle, between 1901 and 1903. Classroom at the Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, showing teacher observing students reading

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Classroom instruction in art, United States Indian School

Classroom instruction in art, United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. between 1901 and 1903. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: High Street, Eton, c. 1845. Creator: George Pyne

High Street, Eton, c. 1845. Creator: George Pyne
High Street, Eton, c. 1845

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Eton from the Playing-Fields, n.d. Creator: George Pyne

Eton from the Playing-Fields, n.d. Creator: George Pyne
Eton from the Playing-Fields, n.d

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Writing School, Christ's Hospital, n.d. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie

Writing School, Christ's Hospital, n.d. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie
Writing School, Christ's Hospital, n.d

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Woodhouse-Grove School, near Leeds

Woodhouse-Grove School, near Leeds, for the education of the sons of Methodist Ministers, 1862. The new institution was opened in 1812

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800. Creator: Thomas Hancock

Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800. Creator: Thomas Hancock
Trade Card for Bissets Directory, Birmingham, 1800

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Stephen Girard, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Stephen Girard, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The College Chapel, from the Wardens Gardens, 1898. Creator: Unknown

The College Chapel, from the Wardens Gardens, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The College Chapel, from the Wardens Gardens, 1898. The chapel at Winchester College, an independent boarding school for boys, was built between 1387-1395 to designs by William Wynford

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Quadrangle, Eton, 1898. Creator: Unknown

The Quadrangle, Eton, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Quadrangle, Eton, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Lower School and Long Chamber, 1911. Creator: Unknown

The Lower School and Long Chamber, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Lower School and Long Chamber, 1911. Accommodation was completed in 1443, with a single class room (Lower School) below and a large dormitory (Long Chamber) above

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Group on the Fourth of June, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Group on the Fourth of June, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Group on the Fourth of June, 1911

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Eton College, from Romney, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Eton College, from Romney, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Eton College, from Romney, 1911. Eton College on the left bank of the River Thames at Romney Lock. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Background imageBoarding School Collection: North Western angle of the Schoolyard, 1911. Creator: Unknown

North Western angle of the Schoolyard, 1911. Creator: Unknown
North Western angle of the Schoolyard, 1911

Background imageBoarding School Collection: General View of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown

General View of Eton College, 1911. Creator: Unknown
General View of Eton College, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Long Chamber, 1844, (1911). Creator: Unknown

Long Chamber, 1844, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Long Chamber, 1844, 1911. Until the mid-17th century, boys ate in College Hall and slept in Long Chamber, a big, bare, dirty dormitory

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Luptons Tower, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Luptons Tower, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Luptons Tower, 1911. Luptons Tower, Eton College, built 1514-20 by Henry Redman to provide accommodation for the Provost, Roger Lupton

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Luptons Chapel, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Luptons Chapel, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Luptons Chapel, 1911. Roger Lupton served as chaplain to King Henry VII and was appointed Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535). From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Chapel from the South East, 1911. Creator: Unknown

The Chapel from the South East, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel from the South East, 1911. Eton College Chapel built in late Gothic or Perpendicular style. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Hall, from the Brewhouse Yard, 1911. Creator: Unknown

The Hall, from the Brewhouse Yard, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The Hall, from the Brewhouse Yard, 1911. College Hall was built between 1441 and 1460. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Initial Word from Illuminated Charter, A. D. 1446, (1911). Creator: Unknown

Initial Word from Illuminated Charter, A. D. 1446, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Initial Word from Illuminated Charter, A.D. 1446, 1911. Eton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The approach from Slough, 1911. Creator: Unknown

The approach from Slough, 1911. Creator: Unknown
The approach from Slough, 1911. Bricks for the building of Eton College were made in Slough. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Sheep Bridge and Sixth Form Bench, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Sheep Bridge and Sixth Form Bench, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Sheep Bridge and Sixth Form Bench, 1911. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1911]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Cloister, 1910, (1911). Creator: Unknown

The Cloister, 1910, (1911). Creator: Unknown
The Cloister, 1910, (1911). The Cloisters provided residential accommodation for priests and Fellows. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Interior of the Hall, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Interior of the Hall, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Hall, 1911. School Hall was built as a memorial to Etonians killed in the Boer War in 1906-08. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Interior of the Chapel, 1875, (1911). Creator: Unknown

Interior of the Chapel, 1875, (1911). Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Chapel, 1875, (1911). Work began on the chapel in 1441 under plans of the founder Henry VI. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B

Background imageBoarding School Collection: George III and Queen Charlotte at Eton Montem, 1778, (1911). Creator: Unknown

George III and Queen Charlotte at Eton Montem, 1778, (1911). Creator: Unknown
George III and Queen Charlotte at Eton Montem, 1778, (1911). George III at Eton Montem for the initiation ceremony of new boys, a custom which ended in 1847

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Entrance to Westons Yard, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Entrance to Westons Yard, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Westons Yard, 1911. From " A History of Eton College (1440-1910)", by Sir H. C Maxwell Lyte, K.C.B. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1911]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Black and White House, 1800, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

The Black and White House, 1800, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
The Black and White House, 1800, (c1876). Built in 1578, was the 17th century residence of the Vyner family, and later a girls boarding school, it was demolished in late 18th century

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Campden House, 1720, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Campden House, 1720, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Campden House, 1720, (c1876). Campden House, built by Baptist Hicks, 1st Viscount Campden was used as a girls boarding school until it was burnt down in 1867

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Eton College, Head Masters Room, late 19th-early 20th century. Creators: Unknown

Eton College, Head Masters Room, late 19th-early 20th century. Creators: Unknown
Eton College, Head Masters Room, late 19th-early 20th century. Interior at Eton College near Windsor in Berkshire. The school was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Postcard. [F. Frith & Co

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Dining Room, Eton College, 1910. Creator: Unknown

The Dining Room, Eton College, 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Dining Room, Eton College, 1910. Interior view of College Hall, built between 1441 and 1460, at Eton College near Windsor in Berkshire. The school was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Postcard

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Quadrangle, Eton College, 1905. Creator: Unknown

The Quadrangle, Eton College, 1905. Creator: Unknown
The Quadrangle, Eton College, 1905. View of the Schoolyard at Eton near Windsor in Berkshire. In the centre stands the bronze statue King Henry VI who founded the school in 1440

Background imageBoarding School Collection: No. 64. Oundle School, Northants, 1923. Creator: Unknown

No. 64. Oundle School, Northants, 1923. Creator: Unknown
No. 64. Oundle School, Northants, 1923. Independent boarding and day school in Oundle, Northamptonshire founded by by Sir William Laxton in 1556

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Printing press room, Carlisle Indian School

Printing press room, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Women student activities - playing croquet

Women student activities - playing croquet, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Men debating in class, Carlisle Indian School

Men debating in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Laundry class, Carlisle Indian School

Laundry class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Male and female students reading in class

Male and female students reading in class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Classroom at the Indian Industrial School

Classroom at the Indian Industrial School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, between 1901 and 1903. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Five boys making tin utensils, Carlisle Indian School

Five boys making tin utensils, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: United States Indian School, Carlisle

United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. six boys doing laundry, 1901. (Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Elementary school class of Indian students with botanical specimens

Elementary school class of Indian students with botanical specimens at United States Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Debating class, Carlisle Indian School

Debating class, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. A young woman standing before a group of seated students. A partially visible chalkboard says "Debate

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Election Hall, 1926

Election Hall, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall added 1514-20

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Haileybury College, 1923

Haileybury College, 1923
No. 25 Haileybury College, 1923. Haileybury College, founded in 1862 and qualified under the Royal Charter in 1864

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Black Monday or the Departure for School, 1790, (1919). Artist: John Jones

Black Monday or the Departure for School, 1790, (1919). Artist: John Jones
Black Monday or the Departure for School, 1919. After William Redmore Bigg (1755?1828). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Back to School, 1895. Creator: Unknown

Back to School, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Back to School, 1895. Boys arriving back at boarding school after the holidays. One knocks at the door of Demosthenes House, Academy for Young Gentlemen, while the other sobs into a handkerchief

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Royal Naval School, New Cross, (c1878). Creator: Unknown

The Royal Naval School, New Cross, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Royal Naval School, New Cross, (c1878). The Royal Naval School building was designed by John Shaw Jr, and opened c1844 at New Cross in south-east London

Background imageBoarding School Collection: What a jolly Wicket Keeper he would make, 1875

What a jolly Wicket Keeper he would make, 1875. Victorian boy in cricket pads looking at a medieval suit of armour

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Marlborough College, Wilts, c1896. Artist: RW Thomas

Marlborough College, Wilts, c1896. Artist: RW Thomas
Marlborough College, Wilts, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Harrow, the Speech House, c1896. Artists: William Burges, Chester Vaughan

Harrow, the Speech House, c1896. Artists: William Burges, Chester Vaughan
Harrow, the Speech House, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Wall, 1926

The Wall, 1926. Eton wall game is played on a strip of ground 5 metres by 110 metres next to a slightly curved brick wall erected in 1717. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Dog Potters, 1926

The Dog Potters, 1926. Eton OTC (Officer Traing Corps) developed from earlier Eton volunteers (or Dog Potters ). From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Regardless of their Doom the Little Victims Play, 1926

Regardless of their Doom the Little Victims Play, 1926. Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College, from a poem by Thomas Gray. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey. [Country Life, London, 1926]

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Christs Hospital, Newgate Street - Boys in playground, 1891. Artist: William Luker

Christs Hospital, Newgate Street - Boys in playground, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Christs Hospital, Newgate Street - Boys in playground, 1891

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The East Front of the College, 1926

The East Front of the College, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Some Staple Authors Sleeping on their Shelves, 1926

Some Staple Authors Sleeping on their Shelves, 1926. College Library is a rare book and manuscript library of international importance

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Cloisters and College Library, 1926

Cloisters and College Library, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageBoarding School Collection: A Corner of the Drawing-Room, 1926

A Corner of the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Leaving Portraits in the Drawing-Room, 1926

Leaving Portraits in the Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Parlour (Magna Parlura), 1926

The Parlour (Magna Parlura), 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. The Parlour was added 1514-20

Background imageBoarding School Collection: The Drawing-Room, 1926

The Drawing-Room, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Jericho, The Upper Room in Luptons Tower, 1926

Jericho, The Upper Room in Luptons Tower, 1926. Roger Lupton (1456-1539/40) was an English lawyer and cleric who was Provost of Eton College (1503/4-1535)

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Election Hall Screen, 1926

Election Hall Screen, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall added 1514-20

Background imageBoarding School Collection: Election Chamber, 1926

Election Chamber, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Election Hall and chamber added 1514-20



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