1888 Uppingham School History Steel Engravings Edward Thring Headmaster Old Vintage Article

This historic 135+ year old ORIGINAL vintage article, Uppingham:  An Ancient School Worked on Modern Ideas, was carefully removed from the Century Magazine, published in 1888. 

Written by George R. Parkin, the article is 16 pages, including 16 engravings / illustrations. The page size is 6 ¼ x 9 ¼.  (00008)    2/23

Illustrations include:

Seal of Uppingham School

• Uppingham
• The Chapel entrances.
• Elizabeth schoolhouse 1584
• Another view of the old school
• Head-masters house
• Portrait of Edward Thring, late headmaster of Uppingham School
• Uppingham marketplace
• The boy’s studies
• Boys’ hall, head-master’s house
• Carpenter-shop
• Swimming-bath
• The school entrances
• A drawing classes
• A great schoolroom
• The chapel

Condition:  This 135+ year old vintage article is in good condition with some foxing and light soiling due to age.