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Bust of goddess Tanit. Carthaginian art. Sculpture. SPAIN. BALEARES. IBIZA. Ibiza. Museum of Archaeology of Ibiza and Formentera

King Alfred Reading
KING OF THE WEST SAXONS King Alfred reading

Manchester Union Schools, Swinton
The Manchester Union Industrial School at Swinton. The school, where 800 pauper children were housed and educated away from the workhouse, was established in 1843, one of the earliest of its type

Female Literary Types
PASSIONATE FEMALE LITERARY TYPES Satiric comment on the New School, the older, educated woman here portrayed as a masculine spinster

Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of war
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become

Margaret Roper
MARGARET ROPER (nee More) eldest daughter of sir Thomas M. educated in classics and philosophy : corresponded with Erasmus and translated his work. She had five children

William Hart Dyke
Sir WILLIAM HART DYKE Statesman, a noted rackets player in his younger days, educated at Harrow and ChristChurch, Oxford Date: 1837 - 1931

Royal Masonic Institute For Boys, Bushey, Hertfordshire
The Royal Masonic Institute For Boys opened in 1903 Bushey, Hertfordshire. The school educated the sons of Freemasons. Date: Date unknown

An ammunition column passing through Ypres, 1917. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St

New Woman Poster ?1896
The New Woman: a bookish frumpy young woman in plain clothes & monocle sits on a stool surrounded by improving books. She also smokes judging by the cigarette in the corner

A Schoolmaster
5312072 A Schoolmaster; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Schoolmaster. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a child learning to speak at the Deaf and Dumb home for Jewish children in Notting Hill, London
5308968 Engraving depicting a child learning to speak at the Deaf and Dumb home for Jewish children in Notting Hill, London

Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk, 19th century
5308550 Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an old man reading at his desk. Dated 19th century 01/02/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG

A men's gymnastic class
5312033 A men's gymnastic class; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a men's gymnastic class. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers
5309170 Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers. Pythagoras was an Ionian Greek philosopher)

A woodcut depicting a 16th-century classroom, 16th century
5310655 A woodcut depicting a 16th-century classroom, 16th century.; (add.info.: Date: 1550); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a woman teaching children their alphabet, 19th century
5311227 An engraving depicting a woman teaching children their alphabet, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1876); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a woman reading under a potted palm, 19th century
5310804 An engraving depicting a woman reading under a potted palm, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hermann Vezin at age 28
3586017 Hermann Vezin at age 28; (add.info.: Portrait of Hermann Vezin (1829-1910) an American actor, teacher of elocution at the University of Pennsylvania

Village children being taught to read
5312132 Village children being taught to read; (add.info.: Engraving depicting village children being taught to read by a character who combined the occupations of baker and school teacher)

A man reading with the help of a magnifying glass
5311985 A man reading with the help of a magnifying glass; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man reading with the help of a magnifying glass. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An early 19th Century classroom, 1850
3478055 An early 19th Century classroom, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an early 19th Century classroom. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting a young girl reading in the garden, 19th century
5308590 Illustration depicting a young girl reading in the garden, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young girl reading in the garden)

A class of girls at a London boarding school
5312080 A class of girls at a London boarding school; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a class of girls at a London boarding school. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a classroom in a girl's boarding school, 19th century
5310987 An engraving depicting a classroom in a girl's boarding school, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dame school
5311788 A dame school; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a dame school. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens
5309169 Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens)

Engraving depicting a father teaching his daughter to read the family bible, 19th century
5308556 Engraving depicting a father teaching his daughter to read the family bible, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father teaching his daughter to read the family bible)

Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate, 19th century
5308795 Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a child learning to use a writing slate)

Engraving depicting the chained library at Wimborne Minster, Dorset, 19th century
5308655 Engraving depicting the chained library at Wimborne Minster, Dorset, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the chained library at Wimborne Minster, Dorset)

Study of the eccentric scholar, 1850
3330929 Study of the eccentric scholar, 1850; (add.info.: Study of the eccentric scholar. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment
5616223 A schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a schoolmaster administrating corporal punishment. Dated 19th Century)

Illustration depicting a Cambridge Belle (Cam-belle) with Girton College in the background, 19th century
5308750 Illustration depicting a Cambridge Belle (Cam-belle) with Girton College in the background, 19th century; (add.info)

Engraving depicting the 'The School of Athens' after the fresco by Raphael
5309168 Engraving depicting the 'The School of Athens' after the fresco by Raphael; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'The School of Athens' after the fresco by Raphael)

An engraving depicting girls having a drawing class, 19th century
5310613 An engraving depicting girls having a drawing class, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850
3478668 Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud at the London Society for Teaching Reading to)

Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850
3478663 Two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two Chinese children reading their lessons aloud at the London Society for Teaching Reading to)

An engraving depicting a young woman reading under a simple hanging lamp, 19th century
5311006 An engraving depicting a young woman reading under a simple hanging lamp, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon titled 'The British Educational Curse'
5308756 Cartoon titled 'The British Educational Curse'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'The British Educational Curse'. Academic and vocational education was kept separate)

Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil, 15th century
5308682 Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil, 15th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a schoolmaster and pupil. Dated 15th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Iconic verse on the costs of boarding school
5307993 Iconic verse on the costs of boarding school.; (add.info.: Iconic verse on the costs of boarding school. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Laura Bridgman
2911770 Laura Bridgman; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Laura Bridgman (1829-1889) First deaf-blind American child to gain a significant education in the English language

William Pitt
3118993 William Pitt; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) a British statesman of the Whig group. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A deaf child being taught, 1850
3478639 A deaf child being taught, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a deaf children placing her hand on the throat of her teacher to feel the vibrations when she speaks)

Louis IX (Saint Louis 1214-1270) King of France from 1226. 19th century (trade card in lithograph)
543228 Louis IX (Saint Louis 1214-1270) King of France from 1226. 19th century (trade card in lithograph); (add.info.: Louis being educated by his mother Blanche of Castile who acted as Regent)

Engraving depicting an unwilling school mistress, forced into her situation because it was one of the few ways a young
5308850 Engraving depicting an unwilling school mistress, forced into her situation because it was one of the few ways a young lady could earn a living; (add.info)

Gulliver waves his handkerchief to get the attention of the people fishing
3614717 Gulliver waves his handkerchief to get the attention of the people fishing and looking down from the flying island of Laputa

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"Education: A timeless pursuit that transcends art, history, and gender. " From the ancient Carthaginian bust of goddess Tanit to Margaret Beaufort's captivating portrait, education has been a driving force throughout civilization. Just like King Alfred engrossed in reading or the students at Manchester Union Schools in Swinton eagerly absorbing knowledge, education empowers individuals to shape their own destiny. In exploring female literary types or witnessing Florence Nightingale's carriage amidst war-torn landscapes, we see how educated women have defied societal norms and made significant contributions. Margaret Roper's intellectual prowess and William Hart Dyke's dedication to learning further exemplify the transformative power of education. The Royal Masonic Institute For Boys in Bushey stands as a testament to providing educational opportunities for all. As an ammunition column passes through Ypres in 1917, it reminds us that even during times of conflict, education remains vital for progress and understanding. Florence Nightingale emerges once again as an emblematic figure who revolutionized healthcare through her extensive knowledge and compassion. The New Woman Poster from 1896 challenges traditional roles by advocating for equal access to education for women. In this diverse array of hints lies a common thread – the profound impact of education on society, and is through continuous learning that we unlock our potential, break barriers, and pave the way towards a brighter future.