Lesson Gallery

First Lesson in the Goose Step

A small scrawny goose leading Germen troops, in a 'goose-stepping' lesson. Heath Robinson produced a large number of drawings for the Sketch during World War I, poking fun at the German army and showing a lighter side to war. The goose in the picture is similar to a small bird which regularly appeared as a kind of personal signature in Heath Robinson drawings during the early part of his career. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featuring mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popular. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library

The Art Studio - Tudor Hall School - Burnt Norton, Campden

The Art Studio - Tudor Hall School - Burnt Norton, Campden, Gloucestershire. In 1910, the school moved to Somerset from London. At the outbreak of the Second World War the school was moved to Burnt Norton, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, to escape the air raids (when this photograph was taken). However, the school outgrew the property during the war, making its final move in January 1950 to its current location. Date: circa 1941

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

The Violin Lesson - A girl practises accompanied by Mother

The Violin Lesson - A girl in a short white party dress, black tights and a black bow in her hair practises some pieces, accompanied by her Mother playing an upright piano. Date: 1912

© Mary Evans Picture Library

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