Ragged School Collection

Children at the Clare Market Ragged School
5616434 Children at the Clare Market Ragged School; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children at the Clare Market Ragged School, St Clement Danes, being given their weekly free dinner)

Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory,…near Reigate, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Festival of Ragged-School Teachers at Nutfield Priory, the residence of Mr. H. E. Gurney, near Reigate, 1864. Annual entertainment

Ragged School Festival at Muswell-Hill, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ragged School Festival at Muswell-Hill, 1860. This festival, originated with the view of affording a holiday to the numerous children belonging to the various ragged schools of the metropolis [ie

Westminster Ragged-School Children in Claydon-Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Westminster Ragged-School Children in Claydon-Park, 1850. London children travel to Buckinghamshire by train....the Rev. W. R. Fremantle, Rector of Claydon

"City Arabs" - from a photograph taken after a course of training at the Belvedere-Crescent Reformat Creator
"City Arabs" - from a photograph taken after a course of training at the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory, 1856. Children rescued from the streets

William Driver, Founder of the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory, 1856. Creator: Unknown
William Driver, Founder of the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory, 1856. Portrait of British philanthropist William Driver, founder and superintendent of the Industrial Home for Outcast Boys

A "City Arab" - from a photograph taken before admission to the Belvedere-Crescent Reformatory, 1856. Homeless boy on the streets of London

Opening of the New Building of the Field-Lane Refuge and Ragged-School (engraving)
1099204 Opening of the New Building of the Field-Lane Refuge and Ragged-School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late Rev Thomas Guthrie (engraving)
729552 The Late Rev Thomas Guthrie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Rev Thomas Guthrie)

Ragged School, George Yard, St Jude s, Whitechapel (engraving)
2771805 Ragged School, George Yard, St Jude s, Whitechapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ragged School, George Yard, St Jude s, Whitechapel)

The Ragged School Union Jubilee (litho)
1604716 The Ragged School Union Jubilee (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ragged School Union Jubilee)

Distribution of prizes to ragged-school pupils at Exeter Hall, Strand, London (engraving)
584982 Distribution of prizes to ragged-school pupils at Exeter Hall, Strand, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Pounds School (engraving)
2813241 John Pounds School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Pounds School. Illustration for Chatterbox (1890).); © Look and Learn

The First Ragged School, Westminster, 1851. Creator: Alexander Blaikley
The First Ragged School, Westminster, 1851

Lambeth Ragged School, Newport Street, Lambeth, London, 1851. The Ragged School Union was a charity founded in 1844 by the social reformer Lord Shaftesbury to establish schools offering free

Field Lane Ragged School, Smithfield, City of London, 1850. Artist: George Cruikshank
Field Lane Ragged School, Smithfield, City of London, 1850. Interior view of the Field Lane Ragged School showing adults attempting to teach a group of disorderly children

Field Lane Ragged School, London, c1850. Interior view of the Field Lane Ragged School, with adults attempting to teach a group of disorderly children

Field Lane Ragged School, London, 1853. Interior view of the Field Lane Ragged School, showing a room full of adults and children with two children fighting in the foreground

Teaching boys to read in the Ragged School Union school, Lambeth, London, 1868. The Ragged School Union was a charity founded in 1844 by the social reformer Lord Shaftesbury to establish schools

A Ragged School Union dinner, Camberwell, London, c1901 (1901). Ragged Schools were developed by John Pounds, a Portsmouth shoemaker, who in 1818 provided a free school for the poorest children

Old Pye Street and the Ragged School, c1897. Artist: William Patten
Old Pye Street and the Ragged School, c1897. Ragged schools were charitable organisations dedicated to the free education of destitute children in 19th-century Britain

Teaching girls to read in the Ragged School Union school, Lambeth, London, 1868. The Ragged School Union was a charity founded in 1844 by the social reformer Lord Shaftesbury to establish schools

The Conscience Clause, 1872. A father bemoans the fact that his son, having attended school for a day, began to pass on the lecture about the evils of drink

The Lambeth Ragged School, illustration from The Illustrated London News
XJF447322 The Lambeth Ragged School, illustration from The Illustrated London News, April 11th 1846 (engraving) by English School

JOHN POUNDS (1766-1839). English teacher and altruist. Pounds and his Ragged School. Gravure reproduction of the painting by Edward Henry Wehnert (1813-1868)

The Lambeth Ragged School (boys), 1846
The Lambeth " Ragged School" (boys), 1846

Ragged School dinner
A Ragged School dinner, Camberwell, London, c1910

ENGLAND: RAGGED SCHOOL. The Brook Street Ragged School in London, England. Line engraving from an English newpaper of 1853

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

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The Ragged School Movement: Transforming Lives and Empowering Communities In the 19th century, a remarkable movement emerged in Britain that sought to provide education and support for the most vulnerable members of society - the ragged school children. These schools, often located in impoverished areas, became beacons of hope for countless children who had been neglected by society. One significant event in this movement was the opening of the new building of the Field-Lane Refuge and Ragged-School. This engraving captures the momentous occasion when doors were opened to offer shelter, education, and a chance at a better future for these destitute children. Another influential figure within this movement was Reverend Thomas Guthrie. His unwavering dedication to improving conditions for these underprivileged children is depicted in an engraving that showcases his tireless efforts. Guthrie's passion inspired many others to join him on this noble mission. The George Yard Ragged School in St Jude's Whitechapel also played a vital role in transforming lives. The accompanying engraving portrays eager young faces eagerly absorbing knowledge within its walls – evidence of how education can break cycles of poverty and despair. As time went on, the impact of ragged schools continued to grow exponentially. The Ragged School Union Jubilee lithograph commemorates fifty years since their inception, celebrating their achievements while highlighting ongoing challenges faced by educators working tirelessly towards social change. These institutions not only provided academic instruction but also recognized students' accomplishments through events like prize distributions at Exeter Hall Strand London as shown in another captivating engraving. Such recognition instilled confidence and motivation among pupils who had previously known little encouragement or praise. One notable example is John Pounds School depicted in an evocative engraving; it stands as a testament to one man's determination to make a difference despite humble beginnings himself. John Pounds' selflessness paved the way for countless other ragged schools across Britain.