Rector Collection

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

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Inclined Plane Clock
Clock using an inclined plane designed by Maurice Wheeler, rector of Sibberton

Brass rubbing, Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxon
Monumental brass rubbing, Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxfordshire. circa 1518

Introduced... as Mr Henry Tilney, 1907 (illustration)
2963088 Introduced.....as Mr Henry Tilney, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Kirby (Howard)
WILLIAM KIRBY entomologist, rector of Barham, Suffolk Date: 1759 - 1850

A charming game with a litter of puppies, 1907 (illustration)
2963087 A charming game with a litter of puppies, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Good God! How came you up that staircase? 1907 (illustration)
2963086 Good God! How came you up that staircase? 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samuel Wesley (Father)
SAMUEL WESLEY churchman, rector of Epworth, poet, father of John and Charles

John Cleese at St Andrews ready for a drive around with a piglet. From 1970 to 1973, Cleese served as rector of the University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Alexander Adam, L. L. D. (mid 19th century). Creator:s Freeman
Alexander Adam, L.L.D. (mid 19th century). Portrait of Alexander Adam (1741-1809), Scottish teacher and writer on Roman antiquities

Hadrianus Junius, 1511-1575, aka Adriaen de Jonghe
3116359 Hadrianus Junius, 1511-1575, aka Adriaen de Jonghe. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch physician, classical scholar, translator, lexicographer)

Professor S. Manney, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prof. S. Manney, between 1855 and 1865. [Reverend Solon Wines Manney: president of La Porte University; rector of Trinity Michigan City and St. Pauls La Porte, Minnesota; chaplain of Fort Ripley]

Jan Hus, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders
3960981 Jan Hus, from Living Biographies of Religious Leaders by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Jan Hus, c.1369-1415, aka John Hus, John Huss, Iohannes Hus or Johannes Huss)

Johann Schneidewein, 1519-1568, German jurist
6039902 Johann Schneidewein, 1519-1568, German jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Schneidewein, 1519-1568, German jurist)

The Reverend Canon Christopher, rector of St Aldate s, Oxford (engraving)
3638910 The Reverend Canon Christopher, rector of St Aldate s, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Canon Christopher)

St Bernard to the Rescue (colour litho)
1046388 St Bernard to the Rescue (colour litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bernard to the Rescue)

Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving)
1050229 Chiromancy and its Consequences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiromancy and its Consequences)

Rector of the Prague University and Scholars of the Different Nations who studied in the same University (engraving)
1094604 Rector of the Prague University and Scholars of the Different Nations who studied in the same University (engraving) by French School

Right Rev Monsignor Capel
2905739 Right Rev Monsignor Capel by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right Rev Monsignor Capel, Rector of the Catholic University College, 1876)

The Reverend Wilson Carlile of the Church Army, preaching from the pulpit of St. Mary-at-Hill (at which he was rector), trombone in hand

St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092417 St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn)

Portrait of Charles Lee, Rector of Wootton, full length, with a dog, in Wootton Park
CH451401 Portrait of Charles Lee, Rector of Wootton, full length, with a dog, in Wootton Park, Oxfordshire, 1861 (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by English School

John Carter, English Puritan and rector (engraving)
6014799 John Carter, English Puritan and rector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Carter (1554-1635)

Dipping needle compass made by Edward Nairne, 1772
Dipping needle compass made by Edward Nairne for the Board of Longitude based on plans for the Reverend John Mitchell, Rector of Thornhill, 1772

Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church
STC469275 Dr Taylor rebuking a Popish priest who was about to say mass in Hadley Church, illustration from Foxes Martyrs c.1703 (litho) by English School

Harold Davidson, former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk
Harold Davidson (1875-1937), defrocked former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk, seen here lion taming at Skegness in July 1937. Unfortunately, this kind of activity led to his being attacked and killed

Rector at the University of Prague with students of different nationalities (engraving)
3647895 Rector at the University of Prague with students of different nationalities (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recteur de l universite de Prague et ecoliers des differentes nations qui en faisaient partie (engraving)
2782038 Recteur de l universite de Prague et ecoliers des differentes nations qui en faisaient partie (engraving) by French School

People I Have Met, the Rector (engraving)
1590165 People I Have Met, the Rector (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Rector)

Charles Rollin, French historian and educator
Charles Rollin (1661-1741), French historian and educator, Rector of the University of Paris. early 18th century

University of Glasgow - Exodus from Old College
University of Glasgow - Exodus of Rector, Dean and Masters from the Old College. late 19th century

The late Canon Shuttleworth, Rector of St Nicholas-Cole-Abbey (b / w photo)
1600307 The late Canon Shuttleworth, Rector of St Nicholas-Cole-Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Canon Shuttleworth)

Mr and Mrs Morlands surprise... was considerable, 1907 (illustration)
2963089 Mr and Mrs Morlands surprise......was considerable, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Catherine grows quite a good looking-girl, 1907 (illustration)
2963074 Catherine grows quite a good looking-girl, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Mompesson, Rector of Eyam (oil on panel)
3066356 William Mompesson, Rector of Eyam (oil on panel) by English School, (17th century); 46.5x37.8 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; English

Mr Henry Burton, rector of St Mathews, Fryday Street (engraving)
609978 Mr Henry Burton, rector of St Mathews, Fryday Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry Burton, rector of St Mathews, Fryday Street)

The Tercentenary of Uppingham School (engraving)
1045521 The Tercentenary of Uppingham School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of Uppingham School)

A Village Entertainment (engraving)
1622969 A Village Entertainment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Entertainment. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 December 1884)

The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving)
1047403 The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curates Fate, the Romantic Sequel to our Bazaar)

The Reverend Thomas Warton, English literary historian critic and poet (engraving)
3626975 The Reverend Thomas Warton, English literary historian critic and poet (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schools founded by the Reverend Ralph Davenant, Rector of the Parish of St Mary, Whitechapel (engraving)
602959 Schools founded by the Reverend Ralph Davenant, Rector of the Parish of St Mary, Whitechapel (engraving) by Schnebbelie

The Rector
LLM461362 The Rector by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rector. Illustration for People I have Met by E C Grenville-Murray (Vizetelly, 1883).); © Look and Learn

The Christening, published 1933 (aquatint)
STC64834 The Christening, published 1933 (aquatint) by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ritualism in Manchester, the Chancel of St John the Evangelist, Miles Platting (engraving)
1054772 Ritualism in Manchester, the Chancel of St John the Evangelist, Miles Platting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ritualism in Manchester)

John Cleese upon his election as Rector to St Andrews University. From 1970 to 1973, Cleese served as rector of the University of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. 20th April 1971

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"Rector: Guiding the Minds and Shaping Futures" From prestigious educational institutions to influential figures, the role of a rector has been pivotal in shaping the lives of British youth throughout history. At Stonyhurst College, known for its commitment to excellence in education, the rector played a vital role in nurturing young minds and instilling values that would guide them through life's journey. One such notable figure who graced the halls of academia was Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University in Scotland. As a student under the watchful eye of his rector, he honed his intellect and developed into one of history's most successful industrialists. Intriguing inventions have also been associated with rectors, like the Inclined Plane Clock. This ingenious creation not only marked time but also symbolized how rectors strive to elevate their students' understanding and knowledge. Beyond academics, rectors have fostered creativity and cultural appreciation among students. Brass rubbing sessions led by Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxon allowed young minds to explore artistry while connecting with historical figures from centuries past. The introduction of Mr Henry Tilney as depicted in an illustration from 1907 showcases how they are revered figures within their communities. Their presence brings inspiration and guidance to both staff and students alike. Rectors have often extended their influence beyond traditional classrooms - William Kirby (Howard) engaging in a charming game with a litter of puppies exemplifies this connection between educators and their pupils on a personal level, and is through these interactions that lasting bonds are formed which shape character development alongside academic growth. However, being caught off guard can be equally amusing as illustrated by "Good God. How came you up that staircase?" The unexpected encounters between rectors and students add an element of surprise amidst rigorous academic pursuits. Throughout history, many renowned individuals have held positions as rectors including Samuel Wesley (Father), Johannes Held, and Alexander Adam.