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Upper School Collection

"The Upper School: A Journey Through Time and Education" Step into the past with a glimpse of the Charlotte-Street Industrial School's Upper School and Lecture Room

Background imageUpper School Collection: The Upper School and Lecture Room of the Charlotte-Street Industrial School (engraving)

The Upper School and Lecture Room of the Charlotte-Street Industrial School (engraving)
1098782 The Upper School and Lecture Room of the Charlotte-Street Industrial School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUpper School Collection: 1. The Chapel. 2. The Upper School. 3. Bishop Cotton. 4. Staircase in the Old House (engraving)

1. The Chapel. 2. The Upper School. 3. Bishop Cotton. 4. Staircase in the Old House (engraving)
665839 1. The Chapel. 2. The Upper School. 3. Bishop Cotton. 4. Staircase in the Old House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. The Chapel. 2)

Background imageUpper School Collection: Upper School. Head-Masters Desk (engraving)

Upper School. Head-Masters Desk (engraving)
665844 Upper School. Head-Masters Desk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upper School. Head-Masters Desk)

Background imageUpper School Collection: Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College (engraving)

Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College (engraving)
2781670 Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase to the Upper School, Eton College)

Background imageUpper School Collection: Eton, the Upper School (engraving)

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

Background imageUpper School Collection: Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools (engraving)

Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools (engraving)
1607021 Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools)

Background imageUpper School Collection: Upper School, 1816 (gravure)

Upper School, 1816 (gravure)
965552 Upper School, 1816 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upper School, 1816. Illustration for Bygone Eton by R A Austen-Leigh (Spottiswoode & Co, 1912)

Background imageUpper School Collection: Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School, 1911. Generations of British and foreign aristocracy have been educated at Eton independent boarding school, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageUpper School Collection: Upper School, Looking South, 1926

Upper School, Looking South, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

Background imageUpper School Collection: The Door from Upper School to Chapel Stairs, 1926

The Door from Upper School to Chapel Stairs, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageUpper School Collection: Upper School, Looking Through Into School Yard, 1926

Upper School, Looking Through Into School Yard, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI

Background imageUpper School Collection: Waynfletes North Door, with the Seventeenth-Century Stairs to Upper School and Antechapel, 1926

Waynfletes North Door, with the Seventeenth-Century Stairs to Upper School and Antechapel, 1926. Eton College is a boarding independent school for boys in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor

Background imageUpper School Collection: Eton, Bust of Fox in the Upper School, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom

Eton, Bust of Fox in the Upper School, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageUpper School Collection: Eton, Bust of Fox in the Upper School, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom

Eton, Bust of Fox in the Upper School, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european


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"The Upper School: A Journey Through Time and Education" Step into the past with a glimpse of the Charlotte-Street Industrial School's Upper School and Lecture Room, depicted in an enchanting engraving. As we explore this captivating space, we uncover various intriguing elements that have shaped educational institutions throughout history. Firstly, our attention is drawn to the Chapel - a place where students find solace and inspiration. Its sacred aura permeates through every corner, fostering spiritual growth alongside academic pursuits. Moving on, we encounter the heart of learning itself - The Upper School. Here lies a realm of knowledge and discovery, where eager minds are nurtured by dedicated educators. Engravings from different eras such as Bishop Cotton's era or Eton College offer glimpses into how education has evolved over time. The Head-Master's Desk stands as a symbol of authority and guidance within the Upper School. From this vantage point, leaders shape young minds while imparting wisdom that transcends textbooks. Staircases hold their own allure within these hallowed halls; they connect spaces physically but also serve as metaphors for progress and ascent towards enlightenment. Whether it be the Staircase in the Old House or at Eton College, each step signifies personal growth on one's educational journey. Venturing beyond specific institutions, we stumble upon Greenwich Royal Hospital Schools' depiction – reminding us that education extends far beyond classroom walls. It encompasses character-building experiences that prepare students for life outside academia. An 1816 gravure transports us back to another era when education was already valued greatly in society. This snapshot serves as a testament to humanity's enduring pursuit of knowledge across generations. Fast-forwarding to more recent times brings us face-to-face with images from 1926: The Door from Upper School to Chapel Stairs beckons students towards introspection while Waynfletes North Door reveals seventeenth-century stairs leading both to upper school and antechapel.