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Headmaster Collection (page 2)

The headmaster, a figure of authority and wisdom, holds the key to shaping young minds

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: The Doctor Expels a Pupil, from Frank Fairleigh or Scenes From the Life of a Private

The Doctor Expels a Pupil, from Frank Fairleigh or Scenes From the Life of a Private
2655421 The Doctor Expels a Pupil, from Frank Fairleigh or Scenes From the Life of a Private Pupil, pub. c.1870 (engraving) by Cruikshank

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Mr Whackford Squeers, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c

Mr Whackford Squeers, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405142 Mr Whackford Squeers, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: The Reverend C J Vaughan, DD (colour litho)

The Reverend C J Vaughan, DD (colour litho)
973903 The Reverend C J Vaughan, DD (colour litho) by Richmond, George (1809-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend C J Vaughan, DD)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Hubert Burge, the Headmaster of Winchester (colour litho)

Hubert Burge, the Headmaster of Winchester (colour litho)
613227 Hubert Burge, the Headmaster of Winchester (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hubert Burge, the Headmaster of Winchester, Winchester)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: A Victorian Christmas card of a headmaster looking at unruly boys in a classroom, c

A Victorian Christmas card of a headmaster looking at unruly boys in a classroom, c
3603738 A Victorian Christmas card of a headmaster looking at unruly boys in a classroom, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: 'The Head Master held up his hand'(engraving)

"The Head Master held up his hand"(engraving)
2813294 " The Head Master held up his hand" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Ws Rutherford, the Headmaster of Westminster School, Westminster, 2 March 1889

Ws Rutherford, the Headmaster of Westminster School, Westminster, 2 March 1889, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611975 Ws Rutherford, the Headmaster of Westminster School, Westminster, 2 March 1889, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: First Masters House, Harrow School, from History of Harrow School

First Masters House, Harrow School, from History of Harrow School
STC121735 First Masters House, Harrow School, from History of Harrow School, part of History of the Colleges, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812) pub. by R

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: The Old Dominie (oil on canvas)

The Old Dominie (oil on canvas)
DRB128785 The Old Dominie (oil on canvas) by Burr, John (1831-93); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: A Great Headmaster (colour litho)

A Great Headmaster (colour litho)
979369 A Great Headmaster (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Great Headmaster)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: The Head Masters House, Rugby School, from History of Rugby School

The Head Masters House, Rugby School, from History of Rugby School
STC121738 The Head Masters House, Rugby School, from History of Rugby School, part of History of the Colleges, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812) pub. by R

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Youngsters at Springfield School could soon be getting to the bottom of things

Youngsters at Springfield School could soon be getting to the bottom of things, to beat the job crisis. (Picture) Headmaster Mr George Gyte conducts a discussion group. 16th November 1981

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: A cold frame will always spell warm memories for his 15 years as a head of a

A cold frame will always spell warm memories for his 15 years as a head of a Middlesbrough School for keen gardener Mr Barry Sawyer

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Stephen Lewis seen here in the costume of a head master. July 1975

Stephen Lewis seen here in the costume of a head master. July 1975

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Shield Xyla G-AWPN

Shield Xyla G-AWPN (msn 2 / PFA.1320), at a PFA rally. Designed and built at Mexborough Grammar School in Yorkshire, by the headmaster G.W. Shield. Date: circa 1980

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Visit of the King of the French and Queen Victoria to Eton College, 1844. Creator: Smyth

Visit of the King of the French and Queen Victoria to Eton College, 1844. Creator: Smyth
Visit of the King of the French and Queen Victoria to Eton College, 1844. King Louis Philippe is a guest of the Queen - here they visit the famous public school

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edward Balston - Headmaster of Eton

Edward Balston - Headmaster of Eton
Date: 1864

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Busby, (1606-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Busby, (1606-1695), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Busby, (1606-1695), 1830. Richard Busby (1606-1695) English Anglican priest, educated at Christ Church, Oxford, as head master of Westminster School he liberally administered corporal punishment

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Head Masters Room, Eton College, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Head Masters Room, Eton College, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Head Masters Room, Eton College, 19th century. Interior at Eton College near Windsor in Berkshire. The bundle of twigs resting on the chair is a birch rod

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Mr. Martin Clifford, 1710. Creator: Michael Vandergucht

Mr. Martin Clifford, 1710. Creator: Michael Vandergucht
Mr. Martin Clifford, 1710. Portrait of English writer and wit Martin Clifford (c1624-1677), who became headmaster of Charterhouse School in London

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: William Vincent, D. D. 1822. Creator: James Stow

William Vincent, D. D. 1822. Creator: James Stow
William Vincent, D.D. 1822. Portrait of British priest William Vincent (1739-1815) who was Dean of Westminster and Headmaster of Westminster School. [G.P. Harding, London]

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: The Rev. Joseph Wood, D. D. (Headmaster of Harrow), 1910 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward

The Rev. Joseph Wood, D. D. (Headmaster of Harrow), 1910 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
The Rev. Joseph Wood, D.D. (Headmaster of Harrow), c1910. A portrait of the Rev Joseph Wood (1843-1923), Head Master of Harrow from 1899-1910. Published July 5th 1910, as a supplement in The World

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Advertisement for Salt Regal tonic, 1890

Advertisement for Salt Regal tonic, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 12 July 1890

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Merchant Taylors, the Reverend James Augustus Hessey DCL, 1874. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini

Merchant Taylors, the Reverend James Augustus Hessey DCL, 1874. Artist: Carlo Pellegrini
Merchant Taylors, the Reverend James Augustus Hessey DCL, 1874. Hessey was headmaster of Merchant Taylors School from 1845-1870. A print from Vanity Fair, October 17th 1874

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Marlborough College, 1902. Artist: Spy

Marlborough College, 1902. Artist: Spy
Marlborough College, 1902. The Reverend G Bell, headmaster of Marlborough College in Wiltshire. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 10th July 1902

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Reverend Charles John Vaughan, Harrow Headmaster and Dean of Llandaff, 19th century

Reverend Charles John Vaughan, Harrow Headmaster and Dean of Llandaff, 19th century. Educated at Rugby School, Vaughan (1816-1897) took orders in 1841, becoming vicar of St Martin s, Leicester

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Charles Old Goodford, Provost of Eton College, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Charles Old Goodford, Provost of Eton College, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Charles Old Goodford, Provost of Eton College, 1878. Goodford became an assistant master at Eton, his former school, in 1835 when still a Cambridge undergraduate

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Reverend Charles John Vaughan, DD, Dean of Llandaff and Master of the Temple, 1882

Reverend Charles John Vaughan, DD, Dean of Llandaff and Master of the Temple, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Reverend Charles John Vaughan, DD, Dean of Llandaff and Master of the Temple, 1882. Educated at Rugby School, Vaughan (1816-1897) took orders in 1841, becoming vicar of St Martin s, Leicester

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Reverend Edward Meyrick Goulburn, Dean of Norwich, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

Reverend Edward Meyrick Goulburn, Dean of Norwich, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Reverend Edward Meyrick Goulburn, Dean of Norwich, 1880. In 1849 he was elected head master of Rugby School until 1857 when he resigned

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Thomas Arnold (1795-1842), British educationalist and scholar, 1869

Thomas Arnold (1795-1842), British educationalist and scholar, 1869. Arnold was the famous headmaster of Rugby School, who features in Thomas Hughes Tom Browns Schooldays

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Alexander Adam (1741-1809) Scottish teacher and writer

Alexander Adam (1741-1809) Scottish teacher and writer. Headmaster Watsons Hospital, Edinburgh, and of High School, Edinburgh (1768). Engraving after portrait by Raeburn

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edwin Abbott (1838-1926), English educationalist and theologian, c1895

Edwin Abbott (1838-1926), English educationalist and theologian, c1895. Abbott was the author of the mathematical satire Flatland. He was Headmaster of the City of London School (1865-1889)

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Olof Arenius Kristina Margareta Augusta TAornflycht

Olof Arenius Kristina Margareta Augusta TAornflycht
Olof Arenius, Kristina Margareta Augusta Tornflycht, 1714-1780, married to the headmaster, Count Axel Sparre of Sundby, painting, Oil, Height, 81 cm (31.8 inches), Width, 66, cm (25.9 inches), Signed

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Jacob Axel Gillberg Michael Benedicks 1768-1845

Jacob Axel Gillberg Michael Benedicks 1768-1845
Jacob Axel Gillberg, Michael Benedicks (1768-1845), married to 1. Fanny Isak (1775-1802), 2. Henriette von Halle (1786-1855), headmaster, wholesaler, landlord, banker, gm, 1

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Portrait six boys military school uniforms headmaster

Portrait six boys military school uniforms headmaster
Portrait of six boys in military school uniforms with their headmaster at Beaulieu; Jean-Gabriel Eynard (Swiss, 1775 - 1863); September 1, 1851; Daguerreotype

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: George Ridding, 1828

George Ridding, 1828

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Rev. Dr. Richard Busby, 1606

Rev. Dr. Richard Busby, 1606

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Children dress up in 1920s childrens Clothing at Canning Street Primary School in

Children dress up in 1920s childrens Clothing at Canning Street Primary School in Benwell - Scott Jefferson, 11 Britt Bard, 10 and Teacher David Atkinson 18th March 1985

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Frank Fletcher of Marlborough College, Wiltshire

Frank Fletcher of Marlborough College, Wiltshire
Frank Fletcher (1870-1954) of Marlborough College, Wiltshire -- he was Headmaster from 1903 to 1911, and was later knighted for his services to education. Date: 1911

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Headmasters house, Sidcot School, Somerset

Headmasters house, Sidcot School, Somerset
Headmasters house, Sidcot School, Winscombe, North Somerset, an independent Quaker school. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Samuel Bishop

Samuel Bishop
SAMUEL BISHOP Churchman, educator - he was headmaster of Merchant Taylors School - and poet. Date: 1731 - 1795

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edmond Warre (Photo)

Edmond Warre (Photo)
Edmond Warre (1857 - 1920) Headmaster of Eton 1890

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Disraeli / Headmaster

Disraeli / Headmaster
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dizzy becomes the New Head Master, alias Prime Minister, on the resignation of Lord Derby on 27 February 1868 Date: 7 March 1868

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: John Bradford, Martyr

John Bradford, Martyr
THOMAS ARNOLD educator, headmaster of Rugby School, father of Matthew Arnold Date: 1795 - 1842

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Edmond Warre 1888

Edmond Warre 1888
Edmond Warre (1857 - 1920) Headmaster of Eton College, Berkshire Date: 1888

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Young Woodley by John van Druten

Young Woodley by John van Druten
Promotional postcard for Young Woodley by John van Druten. First publicly produced in England, New Theatre, 12th February 1928. Front of flyer for transfer to the Queens Theatre

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - bedtime story

Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - bedtime story
The Headmaster of the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, reads the inmates a bedtime story over the loudspeaker system in the dormitories. Date: 1940s

Background imageHeadmaster Collection: John Keate with Joseph Goodall - English schoolmaster

John Keate with Joseph Goodall - English schoolmaster
John Keate (1773-1852), English schoolmaster and headmaster of Eton College with Joseph Goodall (1760-1840), English cleric and Provost of Eton. Date: 1828



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The headmaster, a figure of authority and wisdom, holds the key to shaping young minds. Masters of Malvern College, they guide students on their educational journey towards success and enlightenment. As seen in the poster for Terence Rattigan Season at BFI Southbank in 2011, the headmaster's influence extends beyond the school walls, reaching into the world of arts and culture. In "The Headmaster" by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch, we catch a glimpse into the complexities of this revered position. The play explores the challenges faced by those entrusted with molding future generations. Even in times of uncertainty like July 1939 when war loomed over Midhurst Grammar School Cadets, it is the headmaster who instills discipline and courage within his students. A symbol of strength amidst chaos. Artistic depictions such as "The Head" by Spy or Lionel G. B Justice Ford's Vanity Fair illustration capture not only their physical presence but also their commanding aura that demands respect from all who encounter them. From Rugby School's Headmaster's House in Warwickshire to Court Lees Approved School's art room, these leaders create an environment conducive to learning and growth. They foster creativity while ensuring discipline is maintained. Music covers like Grand Processional March remind us that even during ceremonial occasions; it is often the headmaster who leads with grace and dignity. Their role extends beyond academics; they shape character too. Collaborating with staff members at Marlborough College or overseeing operations at Rugby School's Head Master's House showcases their ability to manage teams effectively while maintaining high standards. Whether it be through academic achievements or personal development, a great headmaster leaves an indelible mark on every student fortunate enough to cross paths with them.