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Christmas distribution of prizes at the Liverpool Collegiate Institution, 1844
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Christmas distribution of prizes at the Liverpool Collegiate Institution, 1844
Christmas distribution of prizes at the Liverpool Collegiate Institution, 1844. Annual prize-giving at a fee-paying school for boys in Liverpool; the Lord Bishop of Chester, John Bird Sumner, officiated. The Lecture Hall...is a handsome, well-ventilated apartment, comprising five sides of an octagon...50 feet high, from the floor to the ceiling, with two Galleries, containing accommodation for 2700 persons...It is lighted from the roof by a large octagonal window, richly groined, gracefully dropping from the centre; and by five lozenge shaped flat lights placed around it. The body and galleries are so constructed that all can distinctly see and hear the speakers. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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The print captures a momentous occasion in the history of education - the Christmas distribution of prizes at the Liverpool Collegiate Institution in 1844. This annual prize-giving ceremony took place at a prestigious fee-paying school for boys, and was officiated by none other than the Lord Bishop of Chester, John Bird Sumner. The focal point of the image is the grand Lecture Hall, an architectural marvel that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its octagonal shape and soaring height of 50 feet, it provided ample space to accommodate an impressive audience capacity of 2700 individuals. The hall's design allowed for excellent ventilation and natural lighting through its large octagonal window adorned with intricate groining. As we delve into this black-and-white snapshot from the past, we witness a sea of faces filled with anticipation and excitement. The attendees include young schoolboys eagerly awaiting their turn to receive well-deserved prizes for their academic achievements. In this solemn yet joyous atmosphere, music fills the air as a musician plays on an organ situated within the hall. This engraving from "Illustrated London News" offers us a glimpse into Victorian-era Britain where education played a pivotal role in shaping young minds. It serves as a testament to both religious values and intellectual pursuits that were highly regarded during this period. Through this image, we are transported back in time to witness not only an important event but also gain insight into societal norms and educational practices prevalent during nineteenth-century England.
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