Grammar School Collection (page 7)

ENGLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. An early-mid 18th century schoolroom. Wood engraving after a painting by Philip Mercier (1691-1760)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1880. Cold Morning In A Country School. Wood engraving, American, 1880

DAMEs SCHOOL. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE, 1883. The Frontier Teacher And His School. A Schoolroom on the western frontier. Wood engraving, American, 1883

BRITISH RAGGED SCHOOL. The Brook Street Ragged School in London, England. Line engraving from an English newspaper of 1853

JOHN POUNDS (1766-1839). English teacher and altruist. Pounds and his Ragged School. Line engraving, English, 19th century

ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE, 1842. New England schoolhouse. Wood engraving, American, 1842

ENGLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. New School-Room, Boys Home, Regents Park-Road. A London, England, school for orphan boys. Wood engraving, 1870

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. The School Examination. Wood engraving, American, c1870

ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE, 1874. Elementary school in rural America. Wood engraving, American, 1874

NYC SCHOOL ROOM, 1881. Beginning the day in a New York City public school with exercises set to music, a new feature of the curriculum in 1881. Color wood engraving

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1875. Wood engraving, American, 1875

USING THE ROD, 1860. Wood engraving, American, c1860

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1875. A Cold Morning In A Country School. Wood engraving, American, 1875

RURAL SCHOOL, 1880. Cold morning in a country school. Wood engraving, American, 1880

NIGHTSCHOOL. A New York City night school for child laborers. Color engraving, 1873

DAMEs SCHOOL. Early American. Color engraving, 19th century

AMERICAN COUNTRY SCHOOL. Wood engraving, American, 1875

DAME SCHOOL. American colored engraving, early 19th century

DAMEs SCHOOL. An early 19th century dames school: colored steel engraving, 1812

SEGREGATED SCHOOL, 1870. A segregated school for African Americans in New York City. Engraving, 1870

COLONIAL SCHOOLMASTER. A colonial schoolmaster and his pupils in 18th century Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1881, after Howard Pyle

THE NEW SCHOOL MISTRESS. An American country school. Color engraving, 1873

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1869. Scene in a country school. Wood engraving, American, 1869

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. A colonial schoolmaster and his pupils in 18th century Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1881, after Howard Pyle

OLD-FASHIONED SCHOOLHOUSE. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FILM STILL: CLASSROOM. From a scene in the silent film Shortys Sacrifice, 1914

PILGRIM SCHOOLCHILDREN with their hornbooks. Pen-and-ink drawing by L. Kate Deal

Interior of the Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Exploring the Rich History of Grammar School Education: From Winslow Homer's Country School to Miss Blanche Lamont's Montana Classroom" Step back in time to 1939, where diligent school children at Lincoln Bench School immerse themselves in their reading lesson. The dedication and thirst for knowledge displayed by these young girls is truly inspiring. Travel even further back to 1871, as we witness Winslow Homer's masterpiece "Homer: Country School. " This oil painting captures the essence of a rural grammar school, showcasing the rustic charm and simplicity of education during that era. In bustling London circa 1835, a captivating scene unfolds with the Church of St John at Hackney standing tall alongside a grammar school. This historical snapshot reminds us of how integral education has always been within our communities. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves in Hecla, Montana in October 1893. Miss Blanche Lamont proudly poses with her dedicated students from a local grammar school. Their bright smiles reflect not only their love for learning but also the impact teachers have on shaping young minds. Delving into America's past, an evocative wood engraving from 1867 showcases black school children studying diligently on the streets of a Southern town. Despite facing adversity during this tumultuous period in history, these students demonstrate resilience and determination through their pursuit of knowledge. Returning to Britain brings us face-to-face with Grantham's renowned Grammar School. With its rich heritage dating back centuries, this institution stands as a testament to academic excellence and tradition within our educational system. Shifting gears slightly towards modern times takes us to Hodge Hill Girls School in Birmingham. Here we meet five pupils passionately working on an exciting project focused on high achievements – proof that today’s grammar schools continue to nurture ambition and encourage personal growth. Taking another leap through time lands us amidst ancient Rome’s palestra and gymnasium – symbols of physical education and intellectual development.