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Background imageLearning Collection: Children from St Marys School seen here takng an English lesson

Children from St Marys School seen here takng an English lesson. The large tin bath in the picture is being used to catch water leaking through the ceiling. circa 1960

Background imageLearning Collection: Lena Zavaroni singer fist in air with other schoolchildren. Circa 1960

Lena Zavaroni singer fist in air with other schoolchildren. Circa 1960

Background imageLearning Collection: Twice a week eleven senior boys ar Keighley Grammar School Yorkshire consider complaints

Twice a week eleven senior boys ar Keighley Grammar School Yorkshire consider complaints by juniors who feel they have been unfairly treated by prefects. 1966

Background imageLearning Collection: Ken Loach, (film director) on the school football playing field

Ken Loach, (film director) on the school football playing field, during the filming of the football scene in the film Kes

Background imageLearning Collection: David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral

David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes. Here Billy Casper is playing the goalkeeper in the school football match scene

Background imageLearning Collection: David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral

David Bradley, (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes. Kes is a 1969 release drama film directed by Ken Loach

Background imageLearning Collection: School lunch time at Longsands School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire

School lunch time at Longsands School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The pupils look through into the kitchens where the dinner lady is preparing the food

Background imageLearning Collection: Picture shows David de Massey, deputy head of Kings Hedges Junior School, Cambridge

Picture shows David de Massey, deputy head of Kings Hedges Junior School, Cambridge. Picture shows David with his pupils in the classroom

Background imageLearning Collection: Picture shows Barrington Village, Cambridgeshire. Pupils outside a school

Picture shows Barrington Village, Cambridgeshire. Pupils outside a school. A google search shows that the school in 2021, is Barrington C Of E Primary School

Background imageLearning Collection: At the War Office Selection Board school. All candidates for promotion from the ranks

At the War Office Selection Board school. All candidates for promotion from the ranks undergo a three days course to determine whether they have the qualities necessary to make a good officer

Background imageLearning Collection: Some of the girls of the Womens Royal Army Corps who are learning to handle motorcycles

Some of the girls of the Womens Royal Army Corps who are learning to handle motorcycles and other transport at the womens Territorial Camp at Rolston, East Yorkshire. 31st August 1949

Background imageLearning Collection: David Bradley (on the right), (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper

David Bradley (on the right), (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes

Background imageLearning Collection: Preparatory Training Centre, Rathbone Road, Liverpool, 2nd July 1940

Preparatory Training Centre, Rathbone Road, Liverpool, 2nd July 1940. The school is now being expanded for use as a training centre for the instruction in the engineering trades

Background imageLearning Collection: The headmaster of the Blue Coat School, Coventry, Mr W. J Grimes

The headmaster of the Blue Coat School, Coventry, Mr W. J Grimes
The headmaster of the Blue Coat School, Coventry, Mr W.J Grimes, tries out the new 12-seater bus to the cheers of some of the pupils who helped to raise the money for it

Background imageLearning Collection: Pupils at of Haigh House Blue Coat School, Coventry, looking happy as they won at School

Pupils at of Haigh House Blue Coat School, Coventry, looking happy as they won at School Sports, Haigh House are named after Bishop Haigh, former Bishop of Coventry

Background imageLearning Collection: A group of fourth year business studies students at Nunthorpe School organised a fashion

A group of fourth year business studies students at Nunthorpe School organised a fashion show to raise money for charity. Clothes were lent by local stores

Background imageLearning Collection: Billingham Campus School headmaster John Finnel is pictured with pupils Andrea Dixon

Billingham Campus School headmaster John Finnel is pictured with pupils Andrea Dixon, Claire Plumpton and Paul Shadforth, who helped to produce the Campus edition of the School Gazette

Background imageLearning Collection: Nunthorpe Comprehensives head teacher John Rowling is presented with a £10

Nunthorpe Comprehensives head teacher John Rowling is presented with a £10
Nunthorpe Comprehensives head teacher John Rowling is presented with a £ 10, 000 cheque from leading local firm Dickens LTD to develop the schools rapidly growing business studies department

Background imageLearning Collection: Lansbury Susan Lawrence School (Classroom Scenes), Poplar, London. 26th April 1951

Lansbury Susan Lawrence School (Classroom Scenes), Poplar, London. 26th April 1951

Background imageLearning Collection: School children playing yoyo games in the school yard. March 1967

School children playing yoyo games in the school yard. March 1967

Background imageLearning Collection: Picture shows Sawston County Junior School Headmaster Mr D. W

Picture shows Sawston County Junior School Headmaster Mr D. W. John, leaning agains the sign post of his school with his young pupils playing behind him during their break time

Background imageLearning Collection: Mr T. M. Watson, Chief Constable of Wallsall (wearing mac)

Mr T. M. Watson, Chief Constable of Wallsall (wearing mac), leading his men in to the gas van during the Gas Drills at Walsall Fire station in preparation for a real attack. 29th October 1936

Background imageLearning Collection: District Officer Coleman explaining the air raid precautions to the members of the Aston

District Officer Coleman explaining the air raid precautions to the members of the Aston Hippodrome Company during their visit to the Central Fire Station in Birmingham

Background imageLearning Collection: Britain new Reconnaissance Corps forms the spearhead of the Armys attack

Britain new Reconnaissance Corps forms the spearhead of the Armys attack. Theirs is the job of going ahead and harassing the enemy at the same time sending back information to the main forces

Background imageLearning Collection: Swimming is regarded as on essential part of military training

Swimming is regarded as on essential part of military training. Dunkirk proved the importance of this. A battalion of the Reconnaissance Corps had the idea of embodying in their swimming training

Background imageLearning Collection: A Reconnaissance Unit of the British Army Royal Warwickshire Regiment in training in

A Reconnaissance Unit of the British Army Royal Warwickshire Regiment in training in Northern Ireland during the Second World War

Background imageLearning Collection: Army ladies during a lesson. It is not clear if the people are French

Army ladies during a lesson. It is not clear if the people are French, though the French language is written on the blackboard. Location unknown. Picture taken 12th April 1944

Background imageLearning Collection: Boy cadets of 14-17 years old are learning the complex craft of modern soldiering

Boy cadets of 14-17 years old are learning the complex craft of modern soldiering. They study map reading and field strategy, and handle the armys up-to-date instruments and weapons

Background imageLearning Collection: The AFS go about their training. World War Two. Hull Yorkshire

The AFS go about their training. World War Two. Hull Yorkshire. Caption suggests they are taking part in one kind of contest

Background imageLearning Collection: Women cookery experts teach men at a naval school. Naval ratings are taught by ex-school

Women cookery experts teach men at a naval school. Naval ratings are taught by ex-school cookery instructors to make tasty dishes for Patrol Service ships like minesweepers

Background imageLearning Collection: Bridge stresses, young engineering scientists from St Columba

Bridge stresses, young engineering scientists from St Columbas Primary School with their teacher Mrs Naomi Flynn. Let to right are, Anita Pilnick, 6, Emma Griffiths, 7, Anthony Munro, 7

Background imageLearning Collection: Wireless experts of a West Country Tank Corps unit practicing wireless telephony at their

Wireless experts of a West Country Tank Corps unit practicing wireless telephony at their West Country Headquarters during the Second world War. 15th July 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: Soldiers at a camp in the Midlands learn the art of erecting

Soldiers at a camp in the Midlands learn the art of erecting and dismantling a field kitchen at an Army School of Cookery during the Second World War. 1st August 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: Maze of wires inside a tank presents no problems to these members of a West Country Tank

Maze of wires inside a tank presents no problems to these members of a West Country Tank Corps unit. Each day they take lessons on the intricate electric wiring system of a tank at their West Country

Background imageLearning Collection: These young militiamen enjoying their leisure after a hard day

These young militiamen enjoying their leisure after a hard days training at a former country mansion in Derbyshire during the Second World War. 15th February 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: An explanation of the details of an anti-tank gun being given to members of a West

An explanation of the details of an anti-tank gun being given to members of a West Country Tank Corps unit in a depot in the North of England during the Second World War. 15th July 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: Blackboard diagrams assist this class of members of a West Country Tank Corps unit in

Blackboard diagrams assist this class of members of a West Country Tank Corps unit in learning Morse code signs at their West Country Headquarters. 15th July 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: A sectionised old bus engine is used to teach these members of a West Country Tank Corps

A sectionised old bus engine is used to teach these members of a West Country Tank Corps unit all about the mechanics of their vehicles at their West Country Headquarters during the Second World War

Background imageLearning Collection: Tuition in wireless is one of the most popular courses for these young soldiers in

Tuition in wireless is one of the most popular courses for these young soldiers in the grounds of a Derbyshire Centre of the Royal Corps of Signals. 27th March 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: Cooks at an army school of cookery in the Midlands patting a crust of earth in completing

Cooks at an army school of cookery in the Midlands patting a crust of earth in completing the building of a field kitchen. 1st August 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: A former Derbyshire country mansion now being used as an infantry training centre with

A former Derbyshire country mansion now being used as an infantry training centre with militiamen in training as Officers

Background imageLearning Collection: A unit of Royal Engineers practicing pontoon bridge building over a river in Derbyshire

A unit of Royal Engineers practicing pontoon bridge building over a river in Derbyshire during the Second World War. 25th November 1940

Background imageLearning Collection: Learning to cook under the direction of skilled Army cooks

Learning to cook under the direction of skilled Army cooks. Picture possibly taken at an army barracks, where these ladies will eventually cook for the troops stationed here

Background imageLearning Collection: Bobby Charlton, ex footballer for Manchester United and England from the 1950s to

Bobby Charlton, ex footballer for Manchester United and England from the 1950s to the early 1970s, launches the school sports day at British Gas Sports and Social Club, Erdington, Birmingham

Background imageLearning Collection: Sheila Sidaway under instruction from Edward Millward - lectures in Welsh

Sheila Sidaway under instruction from Edward Millward - lectures in Welsh. University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. 12th March 1969

Background imageLearning Collection: Learner driver in a Volkswagen Beetle. May 1962

Learner driver in a Volkswagen Beetle. May 1962

Background imageLearning Collection: Dunston swimming baths where the local authority has been running a learn to swim course

Dunston swimming baths where the local authority has been running a learn to swim course for under fives. 18th August 1978

Background imageLearning Collection: A happy atmosphere and a patient teacher. Given these ingredients

A happy atmosphere and a patient teacher. Given these ingredients and any child can learn to swim. Here the children of Monkhouse Junior School are put through their paces by Mrs Brewerton



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