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Prefect Collection

"From Classic Cars to College Life: Exploring the World of Prefects" Step into the past with a sleek Ford Prefect E493A 1952 black, as it cruises through time

Background imagePrefect Collection: Ford Prefect (1172cc), 1961, Green, light

Ford Prefect (1172cc), 1961, Green, light
Ford Prefect (1172cc) 1961 Green light

Background imagePrefect Collection: Masters of Malvern College

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

Background imagePrefect Collection: Ford Prefect E493A 1952 black

Ford Prefect E493A 1952 black

Background imagePrefect Collection: The education of British Youth: Stonyhurst College

The education of British Youth: Stonyhurst College
As part of their series on the education of British Youth, the Illustrated London News ran a feature on Stonyhurst College, Lancashire

Background imagePrefect Collection: Schoolchildren line up in playground

Schoolchildren line up in playground
A junior prefect lines up a group of infants in the school playground

Background imagePrefect Collection: Avro 626 Prefect, NZ204, of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Avro 626 Prefect, NZ204, of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Background imagePrefect Collection: Sarcophagus of Annona, preserved in the National Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Sarcophagus of Annona, preserved in the National Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome at the Baths of Diocletian Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imagePrefect Collection: Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree

Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree
CHT206215 Portrait of Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), from La Revue Illustree. 15th June 1893 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePrefect Collection: Malta, Gozo, near Marsalforn, customised vintage Ford Prefect car

Malta, Gozo, near Marsalforn, customised vintage Ford Prefect car

Background imagePrefect Collection: Ducoux, 1849. Creator: Honore Daumier

Ducoux, 1849. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ducoux, 1849. Ex-prefet de Police - Ducoux avait invente le bulletin hebdomadaire dans lequel il disait invariblement tous les huit jours aux Parisiens..."tout va bien...tres bien, tres bien

Background imagePrefect Collection: Joachim Pietri, French lawyer and public servant

Joachim Pietri, French lawyer and public servant
Joachim Pietri (Joseph Marie Pietri, 1820-1902), French lawyer and public servant, Senator of Corsica, Prefect of Police in Paris. Date: circa 1860s

Background imagePrefect Collection: Sixtus IV appointing Bartolomeo Platina Prefect of the Vatican Library, c. 1477 (fresco)

Sixtus IV appointing Bartolomeo Platina Prefect of the Vatican Library, c. 1477 (fresco)
3362266 Sixtus IV appointing Bartolomeo Platina Prefect of the Vatican Library, c.1477 (fresco) by Forli, Melozzo da (1438-94); 370x315 cm; (add.info)

Background imagePrefect Collection: The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August (litho)

The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August (litho)
1600946 The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August)

Background imagePrefect Collection: Pilate washes his hands, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper)

Pilate washes his hands, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper)
5890597 Pilate washes his hands, 1512 (Burin engraving on copper) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.8x7.5 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Background imagePrefect Collection: The King and Queen of Italy in Sardinia (litho)

The King and Queen of Italy in Sardinia (litho)
1051753 The King and Queen of Italy in Sardinia (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen of Italy in Sardinia)

Background imagePrefect Collection: Christ before Pilate, in the historiated initial L, c. 1403-05 (vellum and gold)

Christ before Pilate, in the historiated initial L, c. 1403-05 (vellum and gold)
MMT386260 Christ before Pilate, in the historiated initial L, c.1403-05 (vellum and gold) by Torelli, Filippo di Matteo (1409-68) (attributed to); 10x7.5 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Background imagePrefect Collection: Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho)

Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho)
971863 Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897)

Background imagePrefect Collection: Ball given by the Prefect of the Seine at the Hotel de Ville, Paris (engraving)

Ball given by the Prefect of the Seine at the Hotel de Ville, Paris (engraving)
1610962 Ball given by the Prefect of the Seine at the Hotel de Ville, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Monitor, 1898 (oil on canvas)

The Monitor, 1898 (oil on canvas)
TW427228 The Monitor, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 110.3x93.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imagePrefect Collection: Kura-Kawa-Kahai, Prefect of Simoda, 1855 (colour litho)

Kura-Kawa-Kahai, Prefect of Simoda, 1855 (colour litho)
1272343 Kura-Kawa-Kahai, Prefect of Simoda, 1855 (colour litho) by Brown, Eliphalet (1816-86) (after); 22.325x15 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Brown, Eliphalet M. Jr.|Sarony & Co)

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Late M Challemel-Lacour (engraving)

The Late M Challemel-Lacour (engraving)
1051130 The Late M Challemel-Lacour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late M Challemel-Lacour)

Background imagePrefect Collection: Bungo or Prefect, Hahodadi, 1855 (colour litho)

Bungo or Prefect, Hahodadi, 1855 (colour litho)
1272327 Bungo or Prefect, Hahodadi, 1855 (colour litho) by Brown, Eliphalet (1816-86) (after); 22.625x15 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Brown, Eliphalet M. Jr.|Sinclair, Thomas, Phila)

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving)

The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving)
1627294 The Prince of Wales at Winchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Winchester)

Background imagePrefect Collection: M Berger, Prefect of the Seine (engraving)

M Berger, Prefect of the Seine (engraving)
1102111 M Berger, Prefect of the Seine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Berger, Prefect of the Seine)

Background imagePrefect Collection: Colquhoun Expedition (engraving)

Colquhoun Expedition (engraving)
1061244 Colquhoun Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colquhoun Expedition)

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Shah in Paris, Reception at the Arc de Triomphe by the Prefect of the Seine

The Shah in Paris, Reception at the Arc de Triomphe by the Prefect of the Seine and Municipal Council (engraving)
1620822 The Shah in Paris, Reception at the Arc de Triomphe by the Prefect of the Seine and Municipal Council (engraving) by English School

Background imagePrefect Collection: His Holiness Pope Leo XIII in the Sistine Chapel on the Anniversary of His Coronation (engraving)

His Holiness Pope Leo XIII in the Sistine Chapel on the Anniversary of His Coronation (engraving)
1038188 His Holiness Pope Leo XIII in the Sistine Chapel on the Anniversary of His Coronation (engraving) by Courten, Angelo (1848-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrefect Collection: Burrhus, Neros Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord

Burrhus, Neros Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord
3930902 Burrhus, Neros Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Wallgren, Otto (1795-1857); 45x37 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Prince of Wales at the Nice Carnival, the Battle of Flowers

The Prince of Wales at the Nice Carnival, the Battle of Flowers, the Prefect presenting a Bouquet (engraving)
1044275 The Prince of Wales at the Nice Carnival, the Battle of Flowers, the Prefect presenting a Bouquet (engraving) by English School

Background imagePrefect Collection: Characteristics of Japan, the United States Expedition (engraving)

Characteristics of Japan, the United States Expedition (engraving)
1097992 Characteristics of Japan, the United States Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Characteristics of Japan, the United States Expedition)

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia standing naked in a large cauldron, at left under... ca

The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia standing naked in a large cauldron, at left under... ca
The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia standing naked in a large cauldron, at left under a colonnade, sits a Roman Prefect, at right the statue of Jupiter in a niche, ca. 1520-25

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, after Bandinelli, ca. 1520

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, after Bandinelli, ca. 1520

Background imagePrefect Collection: Albert, Duke of York lays foundation stone Dunkirk Memorial

Albert, Duke of York lays foundation stone Dunkirk Memorial
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - at the ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the Dunkirk British War Memorial in Northern France

Background imagePrefect Collection: FALL / WESTIE / 1936

FALL / WESTIE / 1936
CHAMPION WOLVEY PREFECT Owner: Mrs Pacey Date: 1936

Background imagePrefect Collection: Saint Vincent before the judge and prefect Dacia, from the Altarpiece of Sant

Saint Vincent before the judge and prefect Dacia, from the Altarpiece of Sant Vicenc de Sarria

Background imagePrefect Collection: General Bento Ribeiro. Prefect of Rio de Janeiro (1910-1914), 1914

General Bento Ribeiro. Prefect of Rio de Janeiro (1910-1914), 1914. Bento Manuel Ribeiro (1783 -1855 ) was a Brazilian military man

Background imagePrefect Collection: Christ before Pilate, 1488 (1964)

Christ before Pilate, 1488 (1964) From Leven ons Heeren, a Dutch translation of Vita Christi (Life of Christ) by the 14th century theologian Ludolph of Saxony, published in Delft, 1488

Background imagePrefect Collection: Ford Prefect, 1952, Black

Ford Prefect, 1952, Black
Ford Prefect 1952 Black

Background imagePrefect Collection: Study and fagging at Malvern College

Study and fagging at Malvern College
Last minute study and fagging: some of the junior boys doing some hasty revision while one of them cleans a senior boys boots, at Malvern College, an independent school in Worcestershire, England

Background imagePrefect Collection: House dormitory at Malvern College

House dormitory at Malvern College
Senior boys getting ready to go to bed in one of the house dormitories at Malvern College, an independent school in Worcestershire, England. Date: 1958

Background imagePrefect Collection: Ford Prefect, Hullbridge, Essex

Ford Prefect, Hullbridge, Essex
Ford Prefect, Hullbridge, Hockley, near South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, England. Date: 1957

Background imagePrefect Collection: La France Maritime - Naval Prefect

La France Maritime - Naval Prefect (a civil servant). 19th century

Background imagePrefect Collection: Pontius Pilate washed his hands. Miniature. Poesies Devotes

Pontius Pilate washed his hands. Miniature. Poesies Devotes
Pontius Pilate. Prefect of the Roman province of Judaea from 26-36 AD. Miniature. Pilate washed his hands. Poesies Devotes, 16th century. Chateau of Chantilly. France

Background imagePrefect Collection: Henri Comte De Dampier

Henri Comte De Dampier
HENRI DUVAL, comte de DAMPIER Flemish statesman, Prefect in the service of the Spanish occupation forces. Date: 16TH CENTURY

Background imagePrefect Collection: The Sign of the Cross by Wilson Barrett

The Sign of the Cross by Wilson Barrett
Promotional postcard for The Sign of the Cross by Wilson Barrett. First produced Grand Theatre, Leeds, 26th August 1895 and Lyric Theatre, 4th January 1896. One of R, C

Background imagePrefect Collection: General Pershing in Paris 1918

General Pershing in Paris 1918
American General Pershing receives a deputation of staff officers, the French prefect of the department, the attach頴 o the American mission

Background imagePrefect Collection: The new science block centre at Malvern College

The new science block centre at Malvern College
Boys leaving the new science block centre at the end of a lesson at Malvern College, an independent school in Worcestershire, England. Date: 1958

Background imagePrefect Collection: Headmaster and prefects at Malvern College

Headmaster and prefects at Malvern College
The Headmaster, Mr D. D. Lindsay with two senior prefects, M.J. Theobald and R. T. Collet at Malvern College, an independent school in Worcestershire, England. Date: 1958



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"From Classic Cars to College Life: Exploring the World of Prefects" Step into the past with a sleek Ford Prefect E493A 1952 black, as it cruises through time, embodying elegance and style. In the realm of education, British Youth thrived at prestigious institutions like Stonyhurst College and Malvern College, where they were molded into future leaders. Masters guided them towards excellence, shaping their minds for success. Taking to the skies, the Avro 626 Prefect NZ204 soared above New Zealand's landscapes under the Royal New Zealand Air Force's watchful eye. A symbol of power and precision in flight. Schoolchildren lined up in playgrounds across nations, eager to learn and grow. Their innocent faces reflecting hope for a brighter tomorrow. Joachim Pietri stood tall as a French lawyer and public servant - an embodiment of integrity and dedication in his role as prefect. Centuries ago, Sixtus IV appointed Bartolomeo Platina as Prefect of the Vatican Library - a position that safeguarded knowledge for generations to come. The fresco depicting this momentous event immortalizes Platina's contribution. Eugene Poubelle left an indelible mark on society with his invention - introducing cleanliness through waste management systems named after him. His portrait captures his pioneering spirit as he became a prefect of hygiene. Venturing into Malta's picturesque Gozo near Marsalforn reveals a customised vintage Ford Prefect car that adds charm to its surroundings - showcasing how even classic cars can become beloved symbols within communities. Malvern College witnessed study sessions and fagging rituals within its hallowed halls; students bonded over shared experiences while embracing discipline under prefect guidance. House dormitories fostered camaraderie among peers who would become lifelong friends. Finally, Hullbridge in Essex proudly displays another Ford Prefect model - reminding us that these timeless vehicles continue to captivate hearts and minds, transcending generations.