Text Books Collection

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 3
Plate 3 features pictures of cows, fruit (plums, apples & pears) and flowers (tulip, rose & daffodil). Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 9
Plate 9 features pictures of deer, felling trees and butterfies

Student Nurses 1940S
Four young British student nurses making notes together from medical textbooks

The Sleeping Student, 1663. Creator: Constantyn Verhout
The Sleeping Student, 1663

Student nurses who have completed the "Access to Nursing"
Student nurses who have completed the " Access to Nursing" course at Walsgrave hospital, Coventry. (from left) Amanda Lewis, Suzanne McTigue, Gaynor Slater, Wendy Holder

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 1
TEXTBOOK/1880/PLATE 1

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 7
Plate 7 features pictures of hares, storks and rocking horses. Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 5
Plate 5 features pictures of houses. Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 2
Plate 2 features pictures of sheep grazing, little girls and people riding horses. Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 4
Plate 4 features pictures of tables, birds (stork, chickens, ravens) and trees. Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 11
Plate 11 features pictures of felling trees and dogs (begging). Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 12
Plate 12 features pictures of books, clocks and boys playing with wooden hoops. Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 13
Plate 13 features pictures of children performing various activities. Date: 1880

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 8
Plate 8 features pictures of chairs, birds and children. Date: 1880

Artwork of embryonic development, 1891
Historical artwork of embryonic development. Four mammalian embryos of (from left to right) a dog, a bat, a rabbit and a human

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 10
Plate 10 features pictures of butterflies and horses

TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 6
Plate 6 features pictures of cats and a donkey

Horn Book / Teach Reading
A Horn-book - a hand-held device which was used to teach reading in schools

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From 1880 to the 1940s, text books have been a vital tool in education and professional development. Take a journey back in time with these glimpses into the past: Plate 3 of an 1880 textbook reveals intricate illustrations that captivated eager learners. Plate 9 showcases another gem from this era, offering a glimpse into the knowledge seekers' world. Fast forward to the student nurses of the 1940s, who proudly hold their diplomas after completing 'Access to Nursing. ' The power of textbooks is undeniable as they shape minds and pave paths for success. Plate 1 from an 1880 textbook takes us on a visual exploration of ancient wisdom passed down through generations. Meanwhile, Plate 7 offers insights into scientific breakthroughs that revolutionized fields of study. As we turn to Plate 5, we uncover mathematical wonders that continue to challenge and inspire students today. Delve deeper into history with Plates 2 and 4, where timeless lessons are etched onto every page. Finally, Plates11-13 serve as portals to forgotten worlds filled with knowledge waiting to be rediscovered by curious minds like yours. Textbooks may evolve over time but their purpose remains constant – empowering individuals through education.