Schooldays Collection

A view of Talbot Castle, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland; the first school attended by the Duke of Wellington. Date: 1852

Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (colour litho)
3633340 Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days by Thomas Hughes (Harper)

Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving)
3635854 Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days by Thomas Hughes (Harper, 1911)

Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving)
3635834 Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days by Thomas Hughes (Harper, 1911)

Stratford-on-Avon, the School of Shakspeare (engraving)
6009330 Stratford-on-Avon, the School of Shakspeare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-on-Avon, the School of Shakspeare)

Charter House School, London (engraving)
6009328 Charter House School, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charter House School, London)

And now, said Arthur, I have realised one of the dearest wishes of my life, to see you two together (colour litho)
2800450 And now, said Arthur, I have realised one of the dearest wishes of my life, to see you two together (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: And now)

Harrow School-room (engraving)
6009327 Harrow School-room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrow School-room)

Winchester College School (engraving)
6009325 Winchester College School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winchester College School)

But the moments pause before descending was the rub (colour litho)
2800456 But the moments pause before descending was the rub (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: But the moments pause before descending was the rub)

Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (colour litho)
3633335 Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days by Thomas Hughes (Harper)

Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving)
3635832 Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days by Thomas Hughes (Harper, 1911)

Now, Harry, said Tom, No more chaff, I m serious (colour litho)
2800452 Now, Harry, said Tom, No more chaff, I m serious (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now, Harry, said Tom, No more chaff, I m serious)

A young man of letters (chromolitho)
972167 A young man of letters (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young man of letters. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Tom Browns School Days, cover of 1911 edition
Tom Browns School Days by Thomas Hughes. Cover of 1911 edition. Date: 1911

There was a rush of small boys upon the little pale-faced man (colour litho)
2800454 There was a rush of small boys upon the little pale-faced man (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ugh, Ugh! something to drink, Ugh! (colour litho)
2800451 Ugh, Ugh! something to drink, Ugh! (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ugh, Ugh! something to drink, Ugh)

Westminster College School (engraving)
6009335 Westminster College School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster College School)

Grantham Free Grammar School; the School of Sir Isaac Newton (engraving)
6009332 Grantham Free Grammar School; the School of Sir Isaac Newton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eton, the Upper School (engraving)
6009329 Eton, the Upper School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eton, the Upper School)

Hornbook of the Eighteenth Century (engraving)
6009326 Hornbook of the Eighteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hornbook of the Eighteenth Century)

I see d some of you young gentlemen over this side a-fishing just now (colour litho)
2800453 I see d some of you young gentlemen over this side a-fishing just now (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merchant Taylors School, London (engraving)
6009333 Merchant Taylors School, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant Taylors School, London)

Christs Hospital, London, the Writing School (engraving)
6009324 Christs Hospital, London, the Writing School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Hospital, London, the Writing School)

Rugby, the old School-room (engraving)
6009331 Rugby, the old School-room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugby, the old School-room)

Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving)
3635843 Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days by Thomas Hughes (Harper, 1911)

Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving)
3635836 Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Tom Browns School-Days by Thomas Hughes (Harper, 1911)

A hand, or something like it, in pale light, did then and there appear (colour litho)
2800455 A hand, or something like it, in pale light, did then and there appear (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hand, or something like it)

Here let us leave him, where better could we leave him, than at the altar (colour litho)
2800449 Here let us leave him, where better could we leave him, than at the altar (colour litho) by Laidlaw, Nicol (1886-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here let us leave him)

William of Wykeham sees Chicheley, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury, tending his fathers sheep at Higham-Ferrers
6009341 William of Wykeham sees Chicheley, afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury, tending his fathers sheep at Higham-Ferrers (engraving) by English School

St Pauls School, London (engraving)
6009340 St Pauls School, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls School, London)

Speech is silver and silence is golden (chromolitho)
972267 Speech is silver and silence is golden (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speech is silver and silence is golden)

Girls secondary school (chromolitho)
974631 Girls secondary school (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls secondary school)

Thomas Hughes (1822 - 1896), English lawyer, MP and writer, best known as the author of Tom Browns Schooldays (1857) Date: 1866

Thomas Hughes, 1822 - 1896. English lawyer, judge, politician and author. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

The Farmer And His Men Are Making Good Running About A Field Behind. Illustration To The Book Tom Browns School Days Published 1921

Book cover - Tom Browns Schooldays
Beautifully embossed book binding of an edition of Tom Browns Schooldays. 1896

Pupils at Rugby School, 1904
Pupils in W. N. Wilsons house at Rugby School in 1904. Seated cross-legged in the front row, third from left, is Cuthbert Gasemann whose album this photograph was in. Date: 1904

Thomas Hughes / Vfair 1872
THOMAS HUGHES English jurist, reformer and writer, best known as the author of Tom Browns Schooldays (1857) Date: 1822 - 1896

Tom Browns School Days - Tom, the young master & Arthur
Illustration from Tom Browns School Days by Thomas Hughes. It is Tom Brown, grown into a young man nineteen years old. Tom sits on the bench with a cricket bat in conversation with the young master

Going to school on a donkey. 1933

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"Schooldays: A Journey Through Education and Friendship" Step back in time with these captivating illustrations that bring to life the cherished memories of schooldays. From Tom Brown's School-Days to Stratford-on-Avon, this collection takes us on a nostalgic journey through various educational institutions. The vibrant colour lithographs beautifully depict scenes from Tom Brown's School-Days, capturing the spirit of camaraderie and adventure among young students. The engravings further transport us into the world of education, showcasing iconic landmarks such as Stratford-on-Avon, where Shakespeare himself once studied. Charter House School in London stands tall in an engraving, reminding us of its rich history and tradition. Meanwhile, Arthur's heartfelt words capture the joyous moment when two friends reunite after years apart - a testament to the lasting bonds formed during schooldays. Talbot Castle in Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland provides a glimpse into Duke's early school experiences. Winchester College School and Harrow School-Room engravings showcase grandeur intertwined with academic pursuits. Yet amidst all these illustrious settings lies a relatable experience - that pause before descending down stairs; it is in those moments that we find common ground across generations and can not just about textbooks and exams but also about forging lifelong friendships and discovering oneself. These illustrations remind us of our own schoolday adventures - the laughter shared during recess breaks or the thrill of exploring new subjects. As we reminisce about our own schooldays while admiring these captivating images, let them serve as reminders that education goes beyond classrooms; it shapes who we become and holds treasured memories for years to come.