College Collection

Life in a Boarding House by Eric Ravilious
A modern boarding house in cross section, a mural painted by Eric Ravilious at Morley College for Working Men and Women. The paintings at the college were the gift of Sir Joseph Duveen

illustration from the The Book of Kells, 800 (illumination)
529903 illustration from the The Book of Kells, 800 (illumination) by Irish School, (9th century); (add.info.: (Dublin, Trinity College Library), is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin

Upper Lausitzian Library of Sciences
Patrick Aurednik

Key Bridge Potomac River Georgetown University Washington DC from Roosevelt Island
Key Bridge, Potomac River, Georgetown University, Washington DC. from Roosevelt Island. Completed in 1923 this is the oldest bridge in, Washington DC

Royal Holloway College, Egham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

William and Mary College, 1700s
Early view of William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1700s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

William and Mary College, Williamsburg, VA. Date c1902

Punting on the Backs, with St. Johns College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Peterhouse / Cambridge
Cambridge: Peterhouse College First Court

The Long Room in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Oxford / New College / 1860
Oxford: New College

Vassar College Girl 1922
American college girl or the Vassar girl of 1922

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, 1870s
Bowdoin College in Maine, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Gallery of the Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin, County Dublin, Eire (Ireland), Europe

Great Hall (dining room) at Christ Church College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Holloway College, Egham, Surrey, was one of the first womens colleges in England, when it was opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. Designed by W.H. Crossland for T. Holloway

Balliol College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, formal gardens and the Deans lodgings. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Girton College, Cambridge, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Sidney Sussex College
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & gardens, the kitchen & formal gardens. N.B ball game being played

Harrogate Ladies College
A girls school in a castle: Harrogate Colleges pleasant retreat at Lord Swintons residence near Ripon, Yorkshire at the beginning of World War II

The London School of Economics (and Political Science) (the LSE ) - east frontage of the main buildings

Oxford / Merton College
Oxford: Merton College

USA, South Carolina, Charleston, The Citadel, military college, residence hall

UK, England, Cambridge, University of Cambridge, Trinity College, Great Court and Fountain

Kings College and chapel, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lincoln College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library & the Deans lodgings & a formal garden. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Glasgow University, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Brasenose College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK, Europe

Methodist College, Belfast - a view from the entrance gates. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cambridge Univ Girton Co
Cambridge: Girton College tower and chapel Date: 1913

Wadham College C17Th
Illustration of the grounds of Wadham College

Pembroke College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, gardens & grounds & the bell tower. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Masters of Malvern College
Illustration by Fred May showing the Headmaster of Malvern College, Mr Frank S. Preston, taking a roll-call of some of his staff. Malvern College is an independent school in Worcestershire, England

Jesus College, Cambridge, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The education of British Youth: Stonyhurst College
As part of their series on the education of British Youth, the Illustrated London News ran a feature on Stonyhurst College, Lancashire

Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

University College Lond
University College, London. The impressive classical front

Christchurch, Oxford, 1916. Artist: Edmund Hort New
Christchurch, Oxford, 1916. From The Studio Volume 80. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]

Quadrangle of Eton College, 1880. Famous public school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. A watercolour sketch from Windsor Castle and the Water-Way Thither by W H Davenport Adams

The entrance, Vassar College. Date c1904

Wilberforce University, Xenia, Ohio. (The colored peoples college.). Birds-eye view of university buildings. Date 1850-1860

Clare College and Bridge, Cambridge, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Worcester College, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

LONDON UNIV / KINGs 1905
Kings College, Strand, London

Coats of Arms for Colleges of Cambridge University. Date: circa 1910

Dulwich College, London, 1829. Artist: J Rogers
Dulwich College, London, 1829. Dulwich College was founded in 1619 by a prominent Elizabethan actor named Edward Alleyn, with the original intention of providing an education for twelve poor boys

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of College Life: From Historic Halls to Modern Campuses" Embarking on a journey through college life is like stepping into a vivid painting by Eric Ravilious, where every brushstroke reveals new experiences and adventures. Whether residing in the charming boarding houses reminiscent of yesteryears or crossing the majestic Key Bridge over Potomac River to Georgetown University in Washington DC, each moment becomes a cherished memory. The echoes of history resonate as we wander through William and Mary College's hallowed halls, founded centuries ago in colonial Virginia. Across the Atlantic, Royal Holloway College stands proudly amidst Egham's serene Surrey landscape, epitomizing academic excellence in England. In Williamsburg, Virginia, William and Mary College transports us back to an era when knowledge was nurtured under grand oak trees. Meanwhile, Christ Church College's Great Hall at Oxford University beckons with its timeless allure and provides a backdrop for scholarly discussions that have shaped generations. Trinity College Dublin invites us into its Long Room library—a sanctuary where literary treasures from across Ireland and Europe whisper tales of wisdom. New College at Oxford captivates with its architectural splendor dating back to 1860, reminding us that education is an ever-evolving masterpiece. Across continents lies The Citadel—a military college nestled within Charleston's historic streets—where discipline intertwines with camaraderie within residence halls steeped in tradition. In Brunswick, Maine during the 1870s Bowdoin College thrived as students embraced intellectual pursuits while surrounded by picturesque landscapes. Venturing beyond borders brings us to Harrogate Ladies' College—an institution empowering women through education—where dreams take flight against breathtaking Yorkshire scenery. Finally, Peterhouse at Cambridge welcomes seekers of knowledge into its esteemed embrace—an iconic symbol of academic brilliance spanning centuries.