Bisley Collection

Shooting at Bisley
Riflemen shooting at Bisley range

Shaftesbury Homes - Farm School for Boys, Bisley, Surrey
The Bisley Farm School for Boys, established by what became the Shaftesbury Homes charity. It later became known as the School House department of Shaftesbury School. Date: 1930s

Bisley Farm School No. 2 Ground-floor Plan
Ground-floor plan of the new building added to the Bisley Farm School, Surrey, in 1873, and later known as the Shaftesbury School block. Date: circa 1888

Shaftesbury School, Bisley - Bungalow Hospital
Bungalow Hospital at Shaftesbury Homes School for Boys, Bisley, Surrey. Date: 1930s

The National Rifle Association at Bisley (b / w photo)
1063531 The National Rifle Association at Bisley (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association at Bisley)

Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - Farm School Cricket Team
Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - the Farm School winning cricket eleven in 1901. Date: 1901

Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - Farm Work
Shaftesbury Home, Bisley - boys load hay from wagons onto haystacks. Date: 1890s

Shooting for the Queens Prize at Bisley, Major Pollock making the Winning Hit (engraving)
1603410 Shooting for the Queens Prize at Bisley, Major Pollock making the Winning Hit (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beating the Parish Boundaries (engraving)
1041717 Beating the Parish Boundaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beating the Parish Boundaries, bumping the Vicar against a Barn Door, Bisley)

The Bisley Meeting of 1901, Winners and Competitors (b / w photo)
1628882 The Bisley Meeting of 1901, Winners and Competitors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bisley Meeting of 1901, Winners and Competitors)

Lieutenant Thomson (Queens Edinburgh Rifle Brigade), Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley (b / w photo)
1605639 Lieutenant Thomson (Queens Edinburgh Rifle Brigade), Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Princess of Wales Firing the First Shot at Bisley, July 12, 1890 (litho)
3104221 The Princess of Wales Firing the First Shot at Bisley, July 12, 1890 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b / w photo)
1592353 The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley)

A Summer Ride through Weybridge to Bisley (litho)
1592317 A Summer Ride through Weybridge to Bisley (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Ride through Weybridge to Bisley)

Private Hayhurst, 13th Battalion of Canadian Rifles, Hamilton, Ontario, Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley
1100056 Private Hayhurst, 13th Battalion of Canadian Rifles, Hamilton, Ontario, Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley, with Medal, Badge, and Cheque (b/w photo) by English photographer

Three Bisley Champions (b / w photo)
1042826 Three Bisley Champions (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Bisley Champions)

How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving)
1042421 How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: How I Lost Two Prizes at Bisley)

The National Rifle Associations Meeting at Bisley (b / w photo)
1050848 The National Rifle Associations Meeting at Bisley (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The National Rifle Association at Bisley, Public Schools Match, Bradfields Success (litho)
1627274 The National Rifle Association at Bisley, Public Schools Match, Bradfields Success (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Way to Shoot, a Suggestion made after a Study of Attitudes at Bisley (litho)
1037205 The Way to Shoot, a Suggestion made after a Study of Attitudes at Bisley (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Way to Shoot)

Prize Winners at the Bisley Meeting (engraving)
1056421 Prize Winners at the Bisley Meeting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Winners at the Bisley Meeting)

The Reception at Glasgow of Private Rennie, the Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley (litho)
1047979 The Reception at Glasgow of Private Rennie, the Winner of the Queens Prize at Bisley (litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b / w photo)
1056384 The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley)

The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho)
1600826 The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley)

Volunteer Cyclists at Work, Cyclist Section 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Cambridges Own Middlesex Regiment
1592326 Volunteer Cyclists at Work, Cyclist Section 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Cambridges Own Middlesex Regiment (engraving) by Burton

The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (engraving)
1597709 The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association Meeting at Bisley)

The Concluding Event at Bisley, shooting off the Tie for the Queens Prize (litho)
1042867 The Concluding Event at Bisley, shooting off the Tie for the Queens Prize (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Concluding Event at Bisley)

The National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho)
1042846 The National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Rifle Association at Bisley)

The "Wolseley"Cyclist-Infantry Challenge Cup Competition (litho)
1042144 The " Wolseley" Cyclist-Infantry Challenge Cup Competition (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bisley, firing for the Queens Prize (colour litho)
3656293 Bisley, firing for the Queens Prize (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bisley, firing for the Queens Prize)

Sketches in Camp at Bisley (engraving)
1047496 Sketches in Camp at Bisley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Camp at Bisley)

The Victorian Rifle Team for Bisley (b / w photo)
1606237 The Victorian Rifle Team for Bisley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victorian Rifle Team for Bisley)

The Canadian Team at Bisley outside their New Pavilion (b / w photo)
1606302 The Canadian Team at Bisley outside their New Pavilion (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A "Bisley"in the Colonies, the Ladies Bermuda Rifle Association (engraving)
1036329 A " Bisley" in the Colonies, the Ladies Bermuda Rifle Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Camp at Bisley (b / w photo)
1050815 In Camp at Bisley (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Camp at Bisley)

At Work in the Butts at Bisley, marking the Hits (engraving)
1056377 At Work in the Butts at Bisley, marking the Hits (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Work in the Butts at Bisley, marking the Hits)

Bisley in Flood Time, an Interruption by the Weather (litho)
1042416 Bisley in Flood Time, an Interruption by the Weather (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bisley in Flood Time, an Interruption by the Weather)

First day of Bisley, Surrey. ATS members are taking part in a two week shoot for the first time. Picture shows Lance Corporal Audrey Chapman lending a hand to the girl with the gun, Wren T Brown

The Bristol Blenheim Mark V high speed fighter bomber in flight during the North African campaign in the Second World War. 29th December 1942

Lypiatt Park, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Lypiatt Park, 1844. View of Lypiatt Park, a medieval and Tudor manor house in Bisley, near Stroud, in Gloucestershire. The property...fell into the possession of the Throckmorton family

Wiltshire SN16 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SN16 9

Woking GU24 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Woking GU24 9

Stroud GL6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stroud GL6 7

South Gloucestershire BS37 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Gloucestershire BS37 4

Mrs Rosling at Bisley
Mrs Rosling, who scored 40 out of 42 with the revolver at Bisley in 1901. Quite the shot. Date: 1901

Mr. Winans Shooting At Bisley, c1903, (1903). Artist: Allen Hastings Fry
Mr. Winans Shooting At Bisley, c1903, (1903). From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Bisley Farm School No. 1
The original main building at Bisley Farm School, Surrey, opened in 1868. Date: circa 1888

Bisley School, Surrey
The School House building at Bisley School, Surrey, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: Date unknown

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"Bisley: A Historic Hub of Shooting, Education, and Community" Located in Surrey, it has long been renowned for its association with shooting. The picturesque landscape has witnessed countless marksmen honing their skills at the prestigious Shooting Range. From novices to seasoned professionals, the range at Bisley has always provided a challenging yet rewarding experience. Beyond shooting, Bisley holds a rich history in education as well. Shaftesbury Homes - Farm School for Boys stands tall as an institution that nurtured young minds amidst the serene surroundings of Bisley. The farm school not only imparted knowledge but also instilled values through hands-on experiences like farm work and cricket matches. The Bungalow Hospital at Shaftesbury School served as a sanctuary for those in need of medical care. Its tranquil ambiance offered solace to patients on their road to recovery. Meanwhile, the National Rifle Association at Bisley stood proudly as a symbol of excellence in marksmanship. Bisley Farm School No. 2 Ground-floor Plan showcases meticulous planning and attention to detail that went into creating an ideal learning environment for students. Similarly, Bisley Farm School No. 1 exemplified dedication towards providing quality education to young individuals. Shaftesbury Homes' Chapel held immense significance within the community, serving as a spiritual haven where prayers were offered and faith was strengthened. In addition to these notable landmarks, fascinating engravings capture key moments from Bisley's past – Major Pollock's winning hit during the Queens Prize competition demonstrates triumph against all odds while "Beating the Parish Boundaries" engraving depicts unity among residents transcending physical boundaries. Bisley remains more than just a place; it is an embodiment of tradition and camaraderie fostered through shooting competitions, educational institutions like Shaftesbury Homes' Farm Schools and schools like Bisely School itself which have shaped generations over time.