Acland Collection

Sir Richard Aclands Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy
The MP Sir Richard Acland handed over to the National Trust the 16, 000 acres of beautiful West Country property which comprise his Killerton Estate and his Holnicote Estate

Sir Richard Acland and his wife Ann. The MP Sir Richard Acland handed over to the National Trust the 16, 000 acres of beautiful West Country property which comprise his Killerton Estate

Woodwork classroom for boys who continued their education at Acland County Council School, Kentish Town, London. Date: 1906

Acland County Council School, Kentish Town 1906
Conventional way of teaching where all the pupils are facing the front of the classroom while the teacher is writing on the chalkboard. Date: 1906

THOMAS DYKE ACLAND (ELDER)
THOMAS DYKE ACLAND (the elder) (1787 - 1871), Statesman and philanthropist, at the time of his death

Henry W. Acland, Esq D. F. R. S. &c, 1850s. Creator: Daniel John Pound
Henry W. Acland, Esq..D. F.R.S. &c, 1850s. Portrait of British physician Sir Henry Wentworth Acland, 1st Bt (1815-1900). Acland served as personal physician to the then Prince of Wales on his tour of

Arthur Herbert Dyke Acland, English Liberal politician and educational reformer, c1890
Arthur Herbert Dyke Acland (1847-1926), English Liberal politician and educational reformer, c1890. Acland was instrumental in securing the raising of the compulsory education age of 11

Street party, Coronation of King George V
A large crowd of people taking part in a street party for the Coronation of King George V. The location is Acland Street, Limehouse, London E14

Henry Wentworth Acland
Sir HENRY WENTWORTH ACLAND Prominent medical figure, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford, Fellow Royal Society, promoted teaching of biology and chemistry. Date: 1815 - 1900

Athur Herbert Acland
Sir ARTHUR HERBERT DYKE ACLAND, 13th baronet Politician notable for his educational reforms. Date: 1847 - 1926

Thos D Acland (Younger)
Sir THOMAS DYKE ACLAND Ithe younger) Statesman, depicted in 1881 Date: 1809 - 1898

Thos Dyke Acland (Elder)
THOMAS DYKE ACLAND (the elder) Statesman and philanthropist, as a young man. Date: 1787 - 1871

Sir a H D Acland
Sir Arthur Herbert Dyke ACLAND statesman and educationalist Date: 1847 - 1906

Ruskin / Acland
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer in old age, sitting in his garden at Brantwood, Coniston, with Sir Henry Acland Date: 1819 - 1900

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The Late Sir T.D. Acland, of Devon, 1871

ARTHUR HERBERT DYKE ACLAND (1847-1926). English politician and educational reformer. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1894

Lady Harriet Acland
Lady Christian Henrietta, known as HARRIET ACLAND wife of Colonel John Dyke Acland, soldier in America. Date: 1750 - 1815

W. E. Gladstones Cabinet of August 1892
Engraving showing the first meeting of Gladstones new Cabinet Council, 1892. Those illustrated are: Top row, left to right: Mr. Henry Fowler, Mr. Shaw-Lefevre, Mr

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Sir Richard Acland's Gift to the Nation Starts a Controversy In the early 20th century, Sir Richard Acland and his wife Ann made a significant contribution to education in England. As an MP, Sir Richard Acland played a crucial role in establishing the Acland County Council School in Kentish Town, London back in 1906. This institution provided boys with continued education opportunities beyond their initial schooling years. The Woodwork classroom at this school became particularly renowned for its dedication to practical skills and craftsmanship. It served as a platform for young boys to develop their talents and pursue vocational paths that would shape their futures. But who were these influential figures behind such educational reform? The Acland family had long been involved in various spheres of society. Thomas Dyke Acland (Elder), Henry W. Acland, Arthur Herbert Dyke Acland – all names associated with progress and change. Thomas Dyke Acland (Younger) was one of the prominent members of this lineage who contributed significantly to public life during his time. His efforts paved the way for social advancements that benefited countless individuals across England. However, it was Sir Arthur Herbert Dyke Acland who truly left an indelible mark on history as an English Liberal politician and educational reformer during the late 19th century. His tireless advocacy for improved access to education transformed countless lives and opened doors previously closed by societal constraints. Henry Wentworth it also played a vital role within this esteemed family tree; he was not only known as D. F. R. S. , but also held numerous other titles reflecting his contributions towards scientific research during the mid-1800s. Despite their noble intentions, Sir Richard's gift to the nation did not come without controversy. Some questioned whether focusing solely on woodworking skills limited students' potential or perpetuated class divisions within society.