Taught Collection

Feline Bell-Ringers 1875
These five cats have been taught - entirely by kindness - to ring bells in sequence, though whether they themselves enjoy the sound they make is open to question

Boxing for Ladies 1886
The modern girl taught to prefer a bout with the gloves to a scratch with her finger nails

Dr Joseph Bell
Dr JOSEPH BELL surgeon at Edinburgh University school of medicine where he taught Conan Doyle and inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes

Police Learn Ju-Jitsu
Ju-jitsu is taught to the French police

Boy Repairs Boots / 1930
A boy is taught to mend his own boots in classes at a London School

Young Native American Indian boy learning to shoot his bow and arrow - USA. Date: circa 1950s

Passengers on the deck of an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving showing emigrants on the deck of their ship, at sea, 1849. A group of children are being taught their lessons by a school master whilst a small crowd gathers around the ships galley

Lord Bal Krishna with Cow in Miniature Painting on Paper
3609801 Lord Bal Krishna with Cow in Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha and Krishna Love Scene Miniature Painting on Paper
3609757 Radha and Krishna Love Scene Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper Golden Embossing
3609938 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper Golden Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Lord Krishna, India
3609759 Miniature Painting of Lord Krishna, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Emboss Lord Bal Krishna Tanjore Painting
3609933 Emboss Lord Bal Krishna Tanjore Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609932 Lord Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609787 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Silk
3609773 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Silk by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Lord Bal Krishna on Paper
3609800 Miniature Painting of Lord Bal Krishna on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper
3609936 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper Radha Krishna
3609935 Miniature Painting on Paper Radha Krishna by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting
3609791 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Radha Krishna, India
3609761 Miniature Painting of Radha Krishna, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper
3609934 Lord Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Frederic Lamond
A portrait sketch of the Scottish classical pianist and composer, Frederic Archibald Lamond, 1868-1948, who was one of the last surviving pupils of Franz Liszt

Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic
Robert Falcon Scott Terra Nova Expedition - important archive of 52 negatives taken by Lt. Henry Birdie Bowers during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition that claimed the lives of Scott

E M Mayers, said to have taught The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, and other royals to cycle Date: 1914

Woodwork classroom for boys who continued their education at Acland County Council School, Kentish Town, London. Date: 1906

Acland County Council School, Kentish Town 1906
Conventional way of teaching where all the pupils are facing the front of the classroom while the teacher is writing on the chalkboard. Date: 1906

Teaching Mothers to Care for their Infants 1907
In a parish in St. Pancras, Battersea, poor mothers being taught how to care for their infants. Date: 1907

Children at Manchester City Art Gallery learning 1925
Children at Manchester City Art Gallery being taught about art. They are looking at a painting of Edward, Prince of Wales by John St

A photograph of the Prince of Wales at Honolulu, Hawaii, on his second tour of the empire. The Prince is sat in a Hawaiian canoe whilst being taught surf-riding by Duke Kahanamoku. Date: 26th May 1920

Royal Philanthropic Society at Redhill, Surrey was set up to help homeless boys that were begging or would have entered into crime, a skill that they could apply into adulthood. Date: 1872

A study in an infant school, where the young children are learning their left and right hands. Date: 1898

MOSLEMS AND HOURIS
Moslems are taught that if they die for the faith, they will find beautiful nymphs - HOURIS - awaiting them in the next world : so they go happily to their deaths

HOURIS
Moslems are taught that if they die for the faith, they will find beautiful nymphs - HOURIS - awaiting them in the next world : so they go happily to their deaths

Children being taught to pickpocket (etching)
3245405 Children being taught to pickpocket (etching) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

A New Method of Licking Stamps (engraving)
3627928 A New Method of Licking Stamps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Method of Licking Stamps)

St Albans Court, The Nonington College Of Physical Education, Canterbury (b / w photo)
3643287 St Albans Court, The Nonington College Of Physical Education, Canterbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Albans Court)

Jason and the Argonauts: "Then Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and taught him to play"(litho)
5989618 Jason and the Argonauts: " Then Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and taught him to play" (litho) by Soper

A Tale of a Snake (engraving)
1047625 A Tale of a Snake (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of a Snake)

Who wants any petty calculations fit for any young man just setting up in business (coloured engraving)
583814 Who wants any petty calculations fit for any young man just setting up in business (coloured engraving) by English School

Lessons (chromolitho)
734546 Lessons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lessons. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

The Diversions of Future Fighters (Colour Litho)
2808714 The Diversions of Future Fighters (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The entertainment of future fighters)

The Firefighters in Skirts (Colour Litho)
2777728 The Firefighters in Skirts (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The firemen in skirts)

Young muslim boys being taught by a teacher, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: young muslim boys being taught by a teacher, Egypt

Classroom with schoolboys (b / w photo)
3095830 Classroom with schoolboys (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Classroom with schoolboys. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Russians wearing gas-masks in precaution of a chemical warfare attack, various scenes as people go about their daily work. Date: 1932

Marylebone School
The St Marylebone School began as the Marylebone Day School of Industry, founded in 1791 in what was then Paradise Street, now Moxon Street, to educate the children of the poor in the parish

Sketches in Nidderdale, Yorkshire (engraving)
1107118 Sketches in Nidderdale, Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Nidderdale, Yorkshire)

Portrait of Johann Joachim Quantz (1697-1773) engraved by Johann Schleuen (fl
CBF171211 Portrait of Johann Joachim Quantz (1697-1773) engraved by Johann Schleuen (fl.1740-74) (engraving) by German School, (18th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust

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"From Feline Bell-Ringers to Telegram Boys: A Glimpse into the Taught Moments of History" Step back in time to 1875, where feline bell-ringers stole the show with their mesmerizing skills. Who knew that even cats could be taught such unique talents? In 1886, a groundbreaking event took place as ladies stepped into the boxing ring. Breaking societal norms, these brave women defied expectations and proved that strength knows no gender. Dr. Joseph Bell, a pioneer in forensic science, taught us how observation and deduction can solve mysteries long before Sherlock Holmes came to life. His teachings revolutionized criminal investigations forever. The art of self-defense was not limited to men alone; police officers learned Ju-Jitsu techniques for protection during dangerous encounters. These lessons empowered them while ensuring public safety. In 1930, a young boy showcased his determination by repairing boots at such a tender age. This act of resilience reminds us that learning practical skills can shape one's future success. Witnessing a young Native American Indian boy mastering his bow and arrow evokes admiration for ancestral traditions passed down through generations—a testament to the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Imagine being among passengers on an emigrant ship in 1849—each person embarking on a journey filled with hope and uncertainty. The lessons they would learn along the way would shape their destinies forever. During the bustling 1930s, telegram boys darted through streets delivering messages promptly—a reminder that efficiency and reliability were valued qualities even then. Frederic Lamond's virtuosity on piano keys captivated audiences worldwide—an artist whose talent was nurtured through years of dedication and guidance from exceptional teachers. Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova Expedition stands as an embodiment of perseverance against nature's harshest elements—a lesson etched in history about human endurance amidst adversity. E. M Mayers' contributions remind us that knowledge is power.