Charter House Collection

Charterhouse / 17C?
The Charterhouse, in the City of London

Lecture on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity
A lecture at the Charterhouse, London on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity. In the early eighteenth century, Gray demonstrated that charges of electricity could be conducted by some materials

Old Porch, Charter House (engraving)
6004228 Old Porch, Charter House (engraving) by Neale, J. P. (1771/80-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Porch, Charter House)

Views at the Charter House (engraving)
1057771 Views at the Charter House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views at the Charter House)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

Pensioners Hall, Charter House, from London and it
931532 Pensioners Hall, Charter House, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co. 1827-1829 (engraving) by Shepherd

Charter-House (engraving)
3629027 Charter-House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charter-House. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Charterhouse School, Godalming (photo)
5987058 Charterhouse School, Godalming (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charterhouse School, Godalming)

Christs Hospital, St Pauls School, Westminster School, Kings College, City of London School, Merchant Tailors School
5210076 Christs Hospital, St Pauls School, Westminster School, Kings College, City of London School, Merchant Tailors School, Charter House, University College (engraving) by English School

The New Charter-House, Godalming (engraving)
1053275 The New Charter-House, Godalming (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Charter-House, Godalming)

The Charter House, Interior of the Great hall (engraving)
6004227 The Charter House, Interior of the Great hall (engraving) by Neale, J. P. (1771/80-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charter House, Interior of the Great hall)

FRANCE: TOMB OF JOHN II. Tomb of John II, Duke of Burgundy (1371-1419), also known as John the Fearless, and his wife Marguerite of Bavaria, at the Charterhouse of Champmol, France

Thomas Sutton
THOMAS SUTTON - statesman and merchant venturer, which earned him enough to found the Charterhouse, at first a Carthusian monastery but later a school - with his autograph

The Charterhouse Hospital, c. 1720 (engraving)
XJF384022 The Charterhouse Hospital, c.1720 (engraving) by Kip, Johannes (c.1652-1722); Private Collection; (add.info.: formerly a Carthusian monastery it was transformed by Sir Thomas Sutton in)

Great Hall, Charter House, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Cloisters, Charter House, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Inner Gateway, Charter House, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

Suttons Monument, Charter House, London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

ZURBARAN, Francisco de (1598-1664). Saint Bruno. 1638. Belonging to Jerez charterhouse. Baroque art. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Cᤩ z. Museo de Cᤩ z

ITALY. Capri. Capri Island. Certosa (Carthusian monastery) of San Giacomo. Cloister

SLUTER, Claus (1340-1406). The Well of Moses or The Well of the Prophets. Detail of Moses figure. FRANCE. Dijon. Charterhouse

Kitchen of the St. Martins Charterhouse (Certosa di San Martino). 17th c. Painting. ITALY. Naples. San Martino National Museum

Charterhouse Gatehouse
The Gatehouse of Charterhouse, London. Founded in 1371 as a Carthusian monastery, this fine building was endowed as a school in 1611. Transferred to Godalming, Surrey, in 1872. Date: founded 1371

Officer Training Corps at Camp, 1909
Public schoolboys at Farnborough on an Officer Training Corps camp. From top, Charterhouse boys marching back to camp, rifles held upright

The Chapel Turret, Charterhouse, London Date: circa 1910s

Christophoros Lee Sugg, Professor of Internal Elocution
Print of full length illustration of Christophoros Lee Sugg, Professor of Internal Elocution, and marked " A copy of this print is most respectfully presented to each pupil of Charter House

Boys at Charterhouse celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, 190
Illustration showing schoolboys at Charterhouse boarding school celebrating the news of the Relief of Mafeking during the Boer War, 1900

Charterhouse School Room
The School Room at Charterhouse School at the original site in Newgate (the site of a Carthusian Monastery)

The Charter House School
Charterhouse School was founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian Monastery in Charterhouse Square, Smithfield

Thomas Burnet
THOMAS BURNET Master of Charterhouse, who published controversial works on Theology and cosmology Date: 1635 - 1715

Charterhouse / 1906
Charterhouse, in the City

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Charter House, a historic institution dating back to the 17th century, holds within its walls a wealth of knowledge and captivating stories. One such tale is that of Stephen Gray's groundbreaking discoveries in electricity, which were shared during an enlightening lecture held at Charter House. As you step through the old porch of this magnificent building, engraved images transport you to different eras. Views at Charter House depict London in the year 1560, showcasing its vibrant streets and bustling markets. Pensioners Hall stands as a testament to time, captured beautifully in engravings from the book "London and it. " Charterhouse School in Godalming proudly displays its grandeur in a striking photograph. Alongside other prestigious institutions like Christ's Hospital, St Paul's School, Westminster School, King's College, City of London School, Merchant Tailors' School, and University College - all immortalized in detailed engravings. The New Charter-House in Godalming unveils itself through another enchanting engraving. Its architectural splendor beckons visitors to explore further into its secrets. Inside the Great Hall lies yet another masterpiece etched onto paper—an exquisite engraving capturing every detail with precision. Not limited to just London scenes; Hull also finds representation among these historical depictions—a reminder that Charter House extends beyond city boundaries. With each hint offering glimpses into different aspects of Charter House's rich history and influence on education and society alike—it becomes clear why this place continues to captivate hearts even today.