Approved Collection

Pishiobury Approved School, Hertfordshire
Aerial view of the Approved School at Pishiobury, near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. A cricket match is taking place. Date: circa 1940s

Court gowns by Reville
Court gowns approved by King George V and Queen Mary for presentation at court in the year 1926. Designed by Reville of Hanover Square. Date: 1926

Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield, Gloucesterhire. From 1948, the premises served as St Josephs Approved School for Roman Catholic Girls

National Childrens Home (NCH) Milton School, Farnborough
Boys on the lawn at the Milton Industrial School run by the National Childrens Home (NCH) in Farnborough, Hampshire. In 1933, the establishment became Milton Approved School

Diamond Jubilee Portrait of the Queen, signed and approved by Her Majesty (litho)
1597636 Diamond Jubilee Portrait of the Queen, signed and approved by Her Majesty (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Wachter & Co purveyors of Champagne to Queen Victoria. 1877
5306268 Advert for Wachter & Co purveyors of Champagne to Queen Victoria. 1877; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Manchester City vs. Stoke City: Clash of Titans (14th May 2011)
Saturday 14th May 2011

Football Team, Standon Bridge Boys Home
Football team at the Boys Farm Home, Standon Ridge, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society, the home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School

Court Lees Approved School, South Godstone, Surrey. Chairman of Managers, Judge Cohen (left), and Headmaster, Denis Haydon

Court Lees Approved School, Art Room
Court Lees Approved School, South Godstone, Surrey. The art room - art master William Marshall shows exhibits to deputy headmaster Roy Draycon

Castle Howard Reformatory School
he Castle Howard Reformatory, Welburn, North Yorkshire, was established in 1855. Its chapel is at the right of the view. In 1933, it became an Approved School known as Castle Howard School for Boys

Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, Staffordshire
Boys at play at the Standon Boys Farm Home, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Run by the Waifs and Strays Society. The home operated as an Industrial School and later as an Approved School. Date: circa 1900

4c Electric Automobile in Washington vignette plate proof sheet, 487. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

$5 Calvin Coolidge frame plate proof, 1938. Creator: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
$5 Calvin Coolidge frame plate proof, 1938. Plate number 22169; $5.00 frame

10c Pan-American Fast Ocean Navigation frame plate proof, 487. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

$2. 60 "Graf Zeppelin"Passing Globe plate proof, 1930
$2.60 " Graf Zeppelin" Passing Globe plate proof, 1930. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

10c Pan-American Fast Ocean Navigation vignette plate proof, 487. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

65c "Graf Zeppelin"over Atlantic Ocean plate proof, 1930
65c " Graf Zeppelin" over Atlantic Ocean plate proof, 1930. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

$5 Calvin Coolidge vignette plate proof, 1938. Creator: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
$5 Calvin Coolidge vignette plate proof, 1938. Plate number 22166; $5.00 vignette

Huck Press experimental plate proof, 1957. Creator: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Huck Press experimental plate proof, 1957. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing adopted state-of-the-art printing technologies that transformed stamp production

10c Washington reproduction plate proof on card sheet of fifty, 1891. Item has been handstamped multiple times with blue oval " Bureau Eng. & Pri g, Jan

5c Franklin reproduction card plate proof sheet of fifty, 1891. Item has been handstamped multiple times with bue oval " Bureau Eng. & Pri g, Jan

$5 Franklin vignette plate proof, Sept. 14, 1917. Creator
$5 Franklin vignette plate proof, Sept. 14, 1917. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

$1 Trans-Mississippi Western Cattle in Storm plate proof sheet, May 31, 1898. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

3c Baseball Centennial plate proof, 14391. Creator: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
3c Baseball Centennial plate proof, 14391. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Presidential Series Washington experimental plate proof, 1938. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced this experimental plate

$2 Mississippi River Bridge plate proof, June 1, 1898. Creator
$2 Mississippi River Bridge plate proof, June 1, 1898. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, the Wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794 (woodblock print)
5615144 Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, the Wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794 (woodblock print) by Sharaku, Toshusai (fl.1794-95); 33.7x23.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

"The Alliance is approved!", British Sailors dancing in the Arsenal Yard at Tophaneh
1059809 " The Alliance is approved!", British Sailors dancing in the Arsenal Yard at Tophaneh, Constantinople (engraving) by Ralston

Six of the most approved methods of appearing ridiculous on the ice (engraving)
585195 Six of the most approved methods of appearing ridiculous on the ice (engraving) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... Bill
Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a Nasty! Great! Ugly! Jew Bill. A satirical comment on the House of Lords rejection of the Jewish Disabilities Bill

View of the Interior of the Building in Hyde Park for the Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving)
611414 View of the Interior of the Building in Hyde Park for the Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving) by English School

Foundling Hospital (engraving)
608837 Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital; A plan and elevation of an hospital for the maintenence)

Carlton Reformatory School Swimming Bath
The swimming bath at the Reformatory for Boys, Carlton, near Bedford. The establishment later became Carlton Approved School. Date: circa 1926

The Modern "Tommy Atkins"(engraving)
1054858 The Modern " Tommy Atkins" (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modern " Tommy Atkins")

The New Regimental Colour of the 13th Prince Alberts Light Infantry (engraving)
1594250 The New Regimental Colour of the 13th Prince Alberts Light Infantry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mitrailleuses, Systems approved in the English, Prussian, Austrian, and Belgian Armies (engraving)
2773784 Mitrailleuses, Systems approved in the English, Prussian, Austrian, and Belgian Armies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitrailleuses)

Musket, Flintlock, . 75 In New Land Pattern
New Land Pattern. 75 in Light Infantry musket, 1810 (c). Utilising the same lock and general characteristics of the Infantry Musket this weapon has a shorter, 39 in barrel

Risley Hall Approved School, Nottinghamshire
Exterior of Risley Hall Approved School at Risley, near Nottingham

Approved School - Gym
Boys performing exercises in the gymnasium of an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945

Akbar Nautical Training School and Reformatory, Heswall, Che
Aerial view of the Nautical Training School, Heswall, Cheshire - also known as the Akbar Nautical School, having replaced the Training Ship Akbar in 1909

Springhead Park School for Girls, Rothwell
The former Springhead Park Approved School for Intermediate Girls, Rothwell, Leeds, Yorkshire. The school opened in 1962 and could accommodate 24 girls aged between 14 and 16

Winton House, Winchester, Hampshire - Gymnasium
Boys boxing, fencing and doing gymnastics in the gymnasium at Winton House, Winchester. Winton House was originally a private school, the premises later used as an Approved School. Date: Date unknown

Worship of Baal
Some communities encountered by the Israelites in their wanderings worshipped Baal and other deities in high places; their lively ceremonies lured some from the approved ways

Reformatory School for Boys, Thorndon, Suffolk
The reformatory school for boys at Thorndon, near Eye in Suffolk, originally established in 1856. It was usually known as the Kerrison Reformatory, after one of its initiators, Sir Edward C Kerrison

Riotous assembly outside Parliament House on the introduction of the unpopular excise scheme proposed by Robert Walpole in 1773

5c American Authors Louisa May Alcott die proof attached to plate proof, 14598. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

3c Pan American Union die proof attached to plate proof, 14682. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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"Approved: A Journey Through Historical Institutions and Celebrations" Step back in time as we explore the rich history schools and cherished moments that have received the stamp of approval. From Pishiobury Approved School in Hertfordshire to Industrial School in Buxton, near Norwich, Norfolk, these institutions have played a significant role in shaping young lives. Court gowns by Reville showcase elegance and sophistication, reminding us of the meticulous attention to detail required for court proceedings. Meanwhile, Ashwicke Hall in Marshfield, Gloucestershire stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance. The National Children's Home (NCH) Milton School in Farnborough serves as a beacon of hope for countless children who found solace within its walls. Similarly, Northumberland Village Homes for Girls provided shelter and guidance to those seeking refuge from life's hardships. Industrial School in Harborne, Birmingham symbolizes resilience and determination as it empowered young minds with practical skills necessary for their future endeavors. And let us not forget the Diamond Jubilee Portrait of the Queen - an exquisite lithograph signed and approved by Her Majesty herself - capturing her grace and majesty. Sportsmanship thrived at Standon Bridge Boys Home where football teams united under one banner. Court Lees Approved School offered an artistic haven within its Art Room where creativity flourished amidst discipline. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we uncover stories etched into the fabric of our past – tales woven together by "approved" institutions that shaped generations with compassion and dedication.