Teach Collection (page 6)

Recitation of The Sick Dolly, Flint Street School, Southwark, London, 1908. Children perform a recitation in the school hall during their drama lesson

Class 5, Goodrich Road School, Camberwell, London, 1907. The children of Class 5 hold up freehand drawings they have made of a fly

Children displaying their drawings, Flint Street School, Southwark, London, 1908. Children standing at their desks in the playground proudly holding up drawings they have made during their art class

Children playing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Flint Street School, Southwark, London, 1908. Children hold hands and form circles as they play a dancing game organised by their teachers in

Pupils and their teacher, Elizabeth Street School, Woolwich, 1894. A group of young boys, some of them wearing caps, and their teacher pose outside the school building

Exercise drill, Crawford Street School, Camberwell, London, 1906
Exercise drill with two teachers watching, Crawford Street School, Camberwell, London, 1906. Boys and girls doing exercise drill with dumbbells in the school hall

Sitting examinations, Crawford Street School, Camberwell, London, 1906. Rows of boys and girls sit at desks taking their Oxford Local examination in the school hall

Housewifery lesson, Childeric Road School, Deptford, London, 1908. An attentive class of girls being taught how to bathe and dress a baby

Class photograph, Bloomfield Road Girls School, Plumstead, London, 1891. Girl pupils and teachers pose outside the school

Boys and girls playing netball, Cable Street School, Stepney, London, 1908. A mixed group of boys and girls playing in a gymnasium, refereed by a teacher

Drill in playground, Alma Boys School, Bermondsey, London, 1908. A class of boys, all with their arms outstretched, undergo an exercise drill under the instruction of a teacher

Nature class in the playground, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908. Some class II A children are sowing seeds in bowls in the playground

Object drawing art class, Alma Boys School, Bermondsey, London, 1908. Boys are making drawings on black boards and easels of a saucepan placed on a pedestal in the middle of the hall

Chemistry lesson, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908. Three pupils assist their teacher with an experiment concerning the properties of air, watched by the rest of the class

Science class, Albion Street Girls School, Rotherhithe, London, 1908. Students watch an experiment being performed at the front of the class, supervised by the teacher

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

Brandon Allen, Jazz Hastings, East Sussex, 2011. Artist: Brian O Connor
Brandon Allen, saxophonist, composer, arranger and teacher, Jazz Hastings, East Sussex, 2011. Allen is currently Director of the Highgate Jazz with Soul Festival

Spencer Bohren, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex. Artist: Brian O Connor
Spencer Bohren, American roots musician, singer, songwriter, teacher, and visual artist, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex

Drummer Max Abrams enjoying a plate of fish and chips in a Soho chip shop, London, 1983

American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson, London, 1985. Artist: Denis Williams
American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson, London, 1985

American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson playing the piano, London, 1985. Artist
American trombonist and teacher Phil Wilson playing the piano, London, 1985

Students training at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A group of mechanical engineering students receiving training

Games master taking a gym class, Airedale school, Castleford, West Yorkshire, 1962

Tapton Hall Secondary Modern School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1960. Teachers watch over an assembly from a balcony

Boy scouts learning radio transmitting, 1960s

Chinese portraits of Confucius and his great follower Mencius, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]

Master with his Students. (Christoforo Landino), 1492, (1917)
Master with his Students. (Christoforo Landino. Formulario di lettere et di orationi volgari), 1492. This image introducing Landinos manual for secretarial writing is considered one of the finest

Prince Edward walking with Mr HP Hansell, his tutor, at Auteuil, France, 1912 (1936). From Edward The Eighth - Our King, by A.V. Groom. [Allied Newspapers Limited, London, 1936]

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

Advice to a Young Artist, 1865-1868. Artist: Honore Daumier
Advice to a Young Artist, 1865-1868. The painting is a gift of Duncan Phillips, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

A schoolhouse, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century manuscript illustration found in the collection of the Cabinet des Estampes de la Bibliotheque Royal

School-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. Artist: John Leech
School-boys flogging the Schoolmaster, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A. A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Sertorius and his young Friends, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Sertorius and his young Friends, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

A Chinese schoolmaster and pupil, 1902. Artist: CC Pierce & Co
A Chinese schoolmaster and pupil, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Both Puzzled, 1868, (1912). Artist: Erskine Nicol
Both Puzzled, 1868, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

The Samaritan High Priest as Pedagogue, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921), French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist of the Romanti Artist: Nadar
Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921), French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist of the Romantic era. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

Nicholas Bourbon the Elder, 1535 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Nicholas Bourbon the Elder, 1535 (1945). Nicholas Bourbon (1503 or 1505 - after 1550) was a French court preceptor and poet. The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle

A Kashmiri Pundat, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Kashmiri Pundat, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Dr. C. V. Stanford, c1880, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Dr. C.V. Stanford, c1880, (1895). Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924), Irish composer, music teacher, and conductor. While still an undergraduate

Dr. Hubert Parry, c1880, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Dr. Hubert Parry, c1880, (1895). Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918), English composer, teacher and historian of music. From The Musical Educator, Volume IV by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C

Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Thomas Carlyle, c1872. Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Arrangement in Grey and Black, No.2: Thomas Carlyle, c1872. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), considered one of the most important social commentators of his time as a Scottish philosopher

Art students in a sculpture modelling class, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

A manual training centre: woodwork, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Learning to cook, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Model drawing at a Higher Grade school, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

Portrait-Sketch of M. Gabriel Faure, c1889. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Portrait-Sketch of M. Gabriel Faure, c1889. Gabriel Urbain Faure (1845?1924), French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. From The Studio Volume 19. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1900]

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"Teaching: A Timeless Art of Knowledge and Inspiration" From the graceful movements of Margaret Morris, a renowned British dancer and teacher, to the quaint atmosphere of A Dames School in 19th-century England depicted by Thomas Webster, teaching has always been an integral part of human civilization. In Edgar Degas' masterpiece "Opera Foyer, " we catch a glimpse of the dedication and discipline required to teach dance at the prestigious Paris Opera House. Meanwhile, Rivera's painting "Schoolteacher" reminds us of the tireless efforts made by educators in rural communities to shape young minds. Even notorious figures like Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the pirate, had their own unique way of imparting knowledge through fear and intimidation. In contrast, Aristotle tutoring Alexander the Great showcases a more traditional approach to education - one based on wisdom and guidance. Throughout history, teaching has played a vital role in society's progress. Whether it was recruiting soldiers for war or fostering intellectual growth within universities like Oxford or ancient Athens, teachers have shaped generations with their expertise. The fresco in Anagni Cathedral serves as a reminder that teaching is not limited to classrooms; it extends into every aspect of life. Dante himself experienced this when he sought knowledge outside his comfort zone during his time at Oxford University. As we reflect on these diverse depictions of teaching across time and cultures, let us appreciate its enduring significance. Teaching is not merely about transferring information but also about inspiring curiosity and nurturing potential, and is an art form that empowers individuals to reach new heights while preserving our collective wisdom for future generations.