Ridding Collection

George Ridding, 1828 - 1904. English headmaster and bishop of Southwell. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878580 George Ridding, 1828 - 1904. English headmaster and bishop of Southwell. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Warriors fighting, reverse of the Krater of Eurytios, Corinthian style
XIR196713 Warriors fighting, reverse of the Krater of Eurytios, Corinthian style, from Cerveteri, c.600 BC (pottery) (b/w photo) by Greek, (7th century BC); height: 46 cm; Louvre, Paris

A Kalmuk scaring off evil spirits during his wifes labour (coloured engraving)
CHT236072 A Kalmuk scaring off evil spirits during his wifes labour (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

George Ridding, 1828

Etruscan fresco depicting chariot race, from Colle Casuccini tomb at Chiusi, Siena Province, Italy, 5th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Fresco depicting chariot race, from the Colle Casuccini tomb at Chiusi, Siena province, Italy

A camel rider drives his camels through a sandstorm on the southeast edge of the Northern or Libyan Desert, which forms a part of the Sahara Desert

Pied Piper leading away children of German town of Hamelin. Illustration from children s
Pied Piper leading away children of German town of Hamelin. Illustration from childrens book of c1899. Best known in English speaking world from Robert Brownings poem

Children Hear Pied Piper
The children start to follow the Pied Piper who takes them away because the towns folk did not pay his fee for ridding them of a plague of rats

Pied Piper Asks his Fee
The Pied Piper (so called because of his variegated clothing) asks for his fee for ridding the town of the plague of rats

P Piper Takes Children
The townsfolk watch the children follow the Pied Piper out of the town. They had refused to pay the Piper his fee for ridding the town of rats

French Wolf Hunt
Returning home after a successful wolf hunt : this is a sporting event, without the rationale of ridding the countryside of an unwelcome predator

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"Unveiling the Legacy of George Ridding: A Visionary Headmaster and Bishop" Step back in time to the late 19th century as we delve into the remarkable life of George Ridding, an influential English headmaster and bishop of Southwell. Born in 1828, his impact on education and spirituality resonates even today. As warriors clash in a fierce battle depicted on the reverse of the Krater of Eurytios, we can draw parallels to Ridding's unwavering determination to fight for quality education. His progressive ideas challenged traditional norms, shaping young minds with innovative teaching methods. Intriguingly, a Kalmuk man is captured scaring off evil spirits during his wife's labor - a symbolic representation of how Ridding fearlessly confronted societal obstacles hindering educational progress. With each step forward he took, he paved the way for future generations. Evidently driven by his passion for knowledge dissemination, Ridding's dedication shines through like an Etruscan fresco depicting a thrilling chariot race from ancient Italy. Just as these racers pushed boundaries and competed fiercely, so did Ridding push educational boundaries to create opportunities for all. Imagine a camel rider navigating through a treacherous sandstorm; this mirrors Ridding's resilience amidst challenges faced throughout his career. He braved storms that threatened progress but emerged stronger than ever before. Like the Pied Piper leading away children from Hamelin town in Germany, George Ridding captivated young hearts with his charismatic leadership style. The echoes of children following him resonate across time as they eagerly absorbed knowledge under his guidance. But every leader deserves recognition for their efforts - just as the Pied Piper asked for his fee after enchanting children with music; so too did George Ridding deserve acknowledgment for transforming countless lives through education. Finally, let us not forget that great leaders are often accompanied by loyal followers.