Blackboard Collection

Kettering Town player manager Colin Clarke discussing tactics with captain Sean Suddards before their upcoming home match against Blackpool December 1981

Football pitch drawn on a chalkboard

Vintage image of boy raising hand in classroom

A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c. 1950 (screen print)
3036446 A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c.1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a teacher teaching her class how to write sentences at a)

Industrial Education in New York City. Teaching Children the Art of Cooking at the Training-School, 9 University Place
HOME ECONOMICS CLASS, 1886. Industrial Education in New York City. Teaching Children the Art of Cooking at the Training-School, 9 University Place. Line engraving, American, 1886

Children exchanging notes during class, 1950s-60s

Anti-proton experiment, Berkeley, 1955 C016 / 8832
Anti-proton experiment. Blackboard showing the provisional results and calculations for a series of experiments carried out in 1955 at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory to discover the antiproton

LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit
The inside of the control unit and the preparation of the fire ground map, showing the layout of the affected building. It is used for planning the disposition of crews and lines of attack on the fire

Digital illustration of blank blackboard

The School Room (colour litho)
8633251 The School Room (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School Room)

Old schoolroom, Steyning Grammar School, Sussex (b/w photo)
8675965 Old schoolroom, Steyning Grammar School, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old schoolroom, Steyning Grammar School, Sussex)

Postcard, N & B, 1914_11: European War French class made in a village of Haute Alsace - War of 14 -18, Photography
ICA4948380 Postcard, N & B, 1914_11: European War French class made in a village of Haute Alsace - War of 14 -18, Photography, Teaching, Postal control

Cover of' 'L'Assiette au Beurre'', number 453, Satirique en Colours, 1909_12_4
ICA4915308 Cover of' 'L'Assiette au Beurre'', number 453, Satirique en Colours, 1909_12_4; (add.info)

War of 1914-1918 (14-18) - French class made in November 1914 in the school of a village in Haute-Alsace by a French
PCT4284394 War of 1914-1918 (14-18) - French class made in November 1914 in the school of a village in Haute-Alsace by a French soldier in the presence of the German teacher - period postcard

One boy writes the alphabet with chalk on a blackboard while another finishes it by writing on his back
DUV4204051 One boy writes the alphabet with chalk on a blackboard while another finishes it by writing on his back. Cover of the album drolatic (abecedary) beg 20th century (chromolithograph)

Title page illustration. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood "
DUV4209528 Title page illustration. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood ". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927. Illustrations by Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939). 16 pages

The Republic Educating Children - by Courtois (1848)
ORI4197574 The Republic Educating Children - by Courtois (1848); (add.info.: The Republic Educating Children - by Courtois (1848)); Photo © Doppio.

How young Toto depicts himself a horse wraps (in brooms)! 1900 (print)
PCT4267913 How young Toto depicts himself a horse wraps (in brooms)! 1900 (print); (add.info.: How young Toto depicts himself a horse wraps (in brooms)

Le becarre - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219839 Le becarre - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of Schools, Education Houses and Families. Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897. Author: Albert de la Graveliere

Letter Z: zero, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206070 Letter Z: zero, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Neighbourhood teacher among her elementary students, in her classroom, mid-19th century. Illustration 19th century
NWI4961515 Neighbourhood teacher among her elementary students, in her classroom, mid-19th century. Illustration 19th century

School in France, c.1900 (illustration)
8698464 School in France, c.1900 (illustration) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); (add.info.: Education. Republican school. Imagery by Raffin, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

Moods and tenses (colour litho)
8635617 Moods and tenses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moods and tenses. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Is this blackboard white? (colour litho)
8656754 Is this blackboard white? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Is this blackboard white? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

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First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier teacher of a school in Alsace with an inscription
LUX4740811 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier teacher of a school in Alsace with an inscription on the painting: we love France

Method of learning to read: teacher and pupil in a school room in front of a blackboard
DUV4197953 Method of learning to read: teacher and pupil in a school room in front of a blackboard. Cover of Alphabet de la Phosphatine Falieres (brand of porridge) Alphabet brevete S.G.D.G

Emile drew a hen, page 18 - Reading by the active method. Guilmain method. Fernand Nathan, editor, Paris, 1928
DUV4224274 Emile drew a hen, page 18 - Reading by the active method. Guilmain method. Fernand Nathan, editor, Paris, 1928. Dimensions: 14 x 16 cm

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing in a school in Strasbourg, children
LUX4740797 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing in a school in Strasbourg, children and their mistress looking at the French flag and a painting where is written: France is our homeland

A classroom in the 19th century. A severe teacher corrects the duty of a pupil (collegian)
PCT4282040 A classroom in the 19th century. A severe teacher corrects the duty of a pupil (collegian) who takes his head in his hands: the other students laugh and laugh at him - Illustration by J

Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane
PCT4277458 Schoolers chatting, surprised by the master (teacher) who heads towards them by waving a cane. School, chatter, punishment.; (add.info.: Schoolers chatting)

London schoolchildren learning precautions against Zeppelin raids (b/w photo)
8664183 London schoolchildren learning precautions against Zeppelin raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First World War: France, Patriotic postcard showing in a class in Alsace a teacher and her painting on which is marked
LUX4736586 First World War: France, Patriotic postcard showing in a class in Alsace a teacher and her painting on which is marked: "France is our homeland"

Title page of Emile Lavisse's book " Tu seras soldat", Armand Colin 1899 - Histoire d'un soldat
PCT4286765 Title page of Emile Lavisse's book " Tu seras soldat", Armand Colin 1899 - Histoire d'un soldat francais

How They Went on in Nineveh (engraving)
8672594 How They Went on in Nineveh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How They Went on in Nineveh)

Letter X Y Z: yacht and zero, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206054 Letter X Y Z: yacht and zero, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643573 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Schropler, Luise (1871-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

"The class was in a state of Titter" (engraving)
8630992 "The class was in a state of Titter" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing in a school in Strasbourg, children
LUX4740806 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing in a school in Strasbourg, children and their mistress looking at the French flag and a painting where is written: France is our homeland

First World War: Patriotic map showing a class in Alsace where the teacher a French soldier points finger on a map
LUX4744873 First World War: Patriotic map showing a class in Alsace where the teacher a French soldier points finger on a map their new homeland, 1915

Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving)
DUV4223286 Modern school, preparatory course, c.1902 (engraving); 18.5x13.5 cm; (add.info.: Schoolers review their lessons - Reading, Writing, Counting by A)

Zoroastrianism: parsis school in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography
CSO4985164 Zoroastrianism: parsis school in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography -; (add.info.: Zoroastrianism)

At the school there are three pupils engaged in the various activities of the class
JAB5037023 At the school there are three pupils engaged in the various activities of the class. Advertising card for " Le bon marche".; (add.info)

A boy reads in front of the blackboard, facing his classmates - orange cover - Reading method by A. Belot, E
DUV4223379 A boy reads in front of the blackboard, facing his classmates - orange cover - Reading method by A. Belot, E. Devinat, A. Toursel. Collection " The New School"

Teacher and pupil play: children enjoy imitating their teacher and school class
IMB4930396 Teacher and pupil play: children enjoy imitating their teacher and school class. 1900 circa Germany Historic photograph, children playing school

German Nurses learning Russian, between c1915 and c1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German Nurses learning Russian, between c1915 and c1918. German nurses in a class room studying the Russian language during World War I.

Recipes, Naval cooking school, 59th St. N.Y., between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Recipes, Naval cooking school, 59th St. N.Y., between c1915 and 1918. Students looking at a blackboard on which are written recipes for rye bread and other foods, at the New York Cooking School

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"Unleashing Creativity and Knowledge: Exploring the Legacy of Blackboards" Stepping onto a football pitch drawn on a chalkboard, where strategies come to life. Journeying back to 1886, witnessing industrial education in NYC through the art of cooking. A vintage image captures a young boy's enthusiasm as he raises his hand in a classroom. Berkeley, 1955: Witnessing an anti-proton experiment unfold on the blackboard canvas. Inside the Brigade Control Unit, London firefighters strategize using blackboards for coordination. A digital illustration reveals endless possibilities on a blank blackboard awaiting inspiration. Transported to the 1950s-60s, observing mischievous children exchanging notes during class. In WW2, an RAF recruit meticulously checks their kit list written on an old blackboard. Boys at Acland County Council School in Kentish Town learn woodworking skills amidst their education (1906). Advocates campaign passionately for London teachers' rights while utilizing powerful messages on blackboards. Palayamkottai Deaf and Dumb School in India empowers students with knowledge through tactile communication. Blackboards have witnessed countless moments of learning and creativity throughout history—whether it be tactical plays sketched out by coaches or culinary arts taught to eager students in New York City over a century ago. In classrooms worldwide, these iconic boards have served as platforms for curiosity and engagement—a place where young minds raise hands eagerly or exchange secret notes during lessons from yesteryears. But beyond traditional education settings lies another realm—the scientific domain—where groundbreaking experiments are visualized upon these timeless canvases of knowledge. From Berkeley's anti-proton experiment that pushed boundaries to London's firefighting control units relying on coordinated strategies etched onto brigade-sized blackboards—their significance transcends time and disciplines. Even in the digital age, blackboards continue to inspire.