Academic Collection

The Blue Stocking, by Reginald Higgins
A colour illustration showing a lady perched on library steps reading a book. The picture is entitled The Bluestocking, a term traditionally applied to academic women

Lunar Society
The Lunar Society of Birmingham sought to improve society using science; its members included Priestley, Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin, Herschel, and Watt

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Mathematical series, 18th century

The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104386 The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens College, Oxford)

Snowflake research, 18th century

Christ Church Library
The interior of Christ Church Library, Oxford showing ceiling to floor bookshelves. A student is shown working. Two ladies are being given a tour in the background

Emily Davison
The Late Miss E.W Davison Postcard published in commemoration of EMILY DAVISON showing her in academic garb

Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges (colour litho)
3104472 Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Cambridge University Colleges)

Springtime, 1873. Creator: Pierre Auguste Cot
Springtime, 1873

Suffragette Dora Marsden Arrested
Dora Marsden arrested after a protest at Manchester University in October 1909. She is seen wearing her academic gown having gained a BSC from Manchester Owens College

Pierre Auguste Cot (1837-1883). Spring, 1873
Pierre Auguste Cot (1837-1883). French painter. Spring, 1873. Oil on Canvas. Metropolitan Museum. New York. United States

The Comical Hotch-Potch, or the Alpahbet Turn d Posture-Master. Print by Carington Bowles, English, 1782
ALPHABET, 1782. The Comical Hotch-Potch, or the Alpahbet Turn d Posture-Master. Print by Carington Bowles, English, 1782

Eton College courtyard
Scene with teachers and pupils in the courtyard of Eton College

The Romans of the Decadence, 1847. Artist: Thomas Couture
The Romans of the Decadence, 1847. From the collection of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University Art Museums, Massachusetts, USA

THOMAS EDISON (1847-1931). American inventor. With his Edison Effect lamps in his West Orange, New Jersey, laboratory. Photograph, 1915, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

SEQUOYA (1770?-1843). Native American scholar, with his printed Cherokee alphabet. Painting by Henry Inmam, after a painting by Charles Bird King, c1830

Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii
GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii

Kidney stone, 18th century

Dr. Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol, photograph from The Times (sepia photo)
STC306692 Dr. Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol, photograph from The Times (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Jowett (1817-93)

Alfred Robinson, 1895 (oil on canvas)
NCO374277 Alfred Robinson, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: Alfred Robinson)

Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J
778193 Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

A View from Brazen Nose College, Oxford (hand-coloured etching)
CH401390 A View from Brazen Nose College, Oxford (hand-coloured etching) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); 29x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Doctor of Music, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns
NCO193416 Doctor of Music, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Labourers, 1781. Creator: George Stubbs
Labourers, 1781

Two Gentlemen Going a Shooting, with a View of Creswell Crags, Taken on the Spot, ca. 1767

Schoolboys and teacher on a Christmas card
Misbehaving schoolboys surprised by their teacher on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Academic Building, Nasson College, Springvale, Maine, USA. Date: 1950s

BENJAMIN JOWETT (1817-93). English scholar. Caricature lithograph, 1876, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

McGUFFEYs PRIMER, c1840. Title page of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Primer, published in Cincinnati, Ohio, c1840

investigating rinderpest at Kimberley, South Africa: drawing, 1897
ROBERT KOCH (1843-1910) investigating rinderpest at Kimberley, South Africa: drawing, 1897

CHEJOV, Anton Pavlovich (1860-1904). Russian writer. Performance of The Seagull at the Moscow Art Academic Theatre

LEYDEN: LIBRARY, 1610. Interior of the library of the University of Leyden in the Netherlands. Colored engraving, 1610, by Jan Cornelis Woudanus

Botanical illustrations, 17th century

African rhinoceros horns, 18th century

Edwardian schoolmaster in academic gown, Mid Wales
A rather ferocious looking Edwardian schoolmaster in his academic gown, Mid Wales

Frederick Temple, 1821 - 1902
3083214 Frederick Temple, 1821 - 1902.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English academic, teacher, churchman and Archbishop of Canterbury)

Print of 'Etienne Marcel' by Lucien Stephen Melingue
3077781 Print of 'Etienne Marcel' by Lucien Stephen Melingue; (add.info.: Print of 'Etienne Marcel' by Lucien Stephen Melingue (1841-1889)

Laurence Binyon as Sharaku might have seen him, 1913 (woodcut, colour printing, black carbon ink)
5938072 Laurence Binyon as Sharaku might have seen him, 1913 (woodcut, colour printing, black carbon ink, coloured ink on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 23.9x17.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Luis de Leon
3329969 Luis de Leon; (add.info.: Portrait of Luis de Leon (1527-1591) a Spanish lyric poet, Augustinian friar, theologian, and academic. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Attila and his Army Marching on Paris
3078074 Attila and his Army Marching on Paris; (add.info.: Print of a fresco depicting Attila and his Army Marching on Paris by Jules-Elie Delaunay (1828-1891) a French academic painter

Etienne Marcel
3078109 Etienne Marcel; (add.info.: Print of 'Etienne Marcel' by Lucien Stephen Melingue (1841-1889) history painter French belonging to the movement academic

James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922
3083274 James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, 1838 - 1922.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British academic, jurist, historian and Liberal politician)

Leonard Courtney, politician
672693 Leonard Courtney, politician; (add.info.: Leonard Courtney - Woodbury Leonard Henry Courtney, 1st Baron Courtney of Penwith (6 July 1832 - 11 May 1918) was a British politician

Mid-twentieth century academic listening to recordings in the sound library, 1883
3480063 Mid-twentieth century academic listening to recordings in the sound library, 1883; (add.info.: Mid-twentieth century academic listening to recordings in the sound library)

Frederick Temple
3586146 Frederick Temple; (add.info.: Portrait of Frederick Temple (1821-1902) an English academic, teacher, churchman, and Archbishop of Canterbury

Melchior Sebitz
3585741 Melchior Sebitz; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of Melchior Sebitz (1578-1674) a French academic and physician. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Academic Pursuits: A Glimpse into the World of Knowledge and Progress" Step back in time with "The Blue Stocking, " a captivating novel by Reginald Higgins, exploring the intellectual pursuits of 18th-century society. Immerse yourself in the vibrant halls of Queens College, Oxford, as captured in a stunning color photo that brings to life the rich heritage and academic excellence of this esteemed institution. Discover the Lunar Society, an influential group of intellectuals who shaped scientific advancements during the Enlightenment era. Their meetings were a melting pot of ideas that propelled humanity forward. Andrew Carnegie's presence at St Andrews University in Scotland symbolizes his dedication to education and philanthropy. His legacy continues to inspire generations to pursue knowledge for societal progress. Marvel at Christ Church Library, where countless volumes hold centuries worth of wisdom waiting to be explored. This sanctuary serves as a testament to human curiosity and our thirst for understanding. Uncover the fascinating world of snowflake research in the 18th century – an early exploration into intricate patterns found within nature. These delicate wonders sparked awe and inspired further scientific inquiry. Delve into mathematical series from the same era, revealing how numbers can unlock profound truths about our universe. The pursuit of mathematical knowledge has forever shaped our understanding of reality. Remember Emily Davison, a courageous suffragette who fought tirelessly for women's rights. Her unwavering determination reminds us that education is not only about personal growth but also empowering marginalized voices. Transport yourself to springtime 1873 through Pierre Auguste Cot's masterpiece painting titled "Spring. " Its serene beauty captures both nature's renewal and humanity's perpetual quest for enlightenment. Witness Dora Marsden's arrest – a suffragette whose activism challenged societal norms. Her bravery highlights how academia can intersect with social change when ideas are transformed into action. Celebrate Pierre Auguste Cot (1837-1883), an artist whose work encapsulates the spirit of academia and its connection to creativity.