{"product_id":"rare-late-19th-early-20th-century-heavily-graffitied-section-of-a-leeds-grammar-school-desk-founded-1552","title":"Rare Late 19th-Early 20th Century Heavily Graffitied Section Of A Leeds Grammar School Desk Founded 1552","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Heavily Graffitied Section Of A Leeds Grammar School Desk, Preserved And Framed. The Graffiti Is Mainly P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupil’s Names. It Has A Silver Plaque Added Which Is Engraved “Leeds Grammar School Founded 1552”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carving Style And The Fact That This Is An Original Wooden Desk Panel Suggest This Is Likely Late 19th To Early 20th Century. The Typography And Depth Of Carving Match Tools And Handwriting Forms Common Before The Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“D.I. CURRIE” is carved quite cleanly in the centre; also “F.S. Wood” and “D. Burrow” nearby. “J.E. PETTY”, “M. ROBINSON”, and “F.H. HUDSON” are also visible. Harder to read due to overlapping graffiti, but there are initials like “H.G. Slater” partially discernible, along with several others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeeds Grammar School was one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in northern England, with roots going back to the mid 16th century, as referenced on the silver plaque.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was founded shortly after the dissolution of chantries under Edward VI, when many religious endowments were repurposed for education. Its mission was to provide a classical education, Latin, Greek, and religious instruction, to boys in Leeds and the surrounding area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe school was free for local boys and focused heavily on preparing students for university (particularly Oxford and Cambridge) and the church. It survived political and religious upheavals in Tudor and Stuart England, maintaining its reputation for academic rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt educated many notable figures, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbert Asquith – British Prime Minister (1908–1916).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Smeaton – Civil engineer, often called the “father of civil engineering”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Clifford Allbutt – Physician who invented the clinical thermometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare survivor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 54.5cm x 52cm (frame) \u0026amp; 40cm x 38cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 4250 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55857212555647,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/36DB9EAC-E3B9-419D-B323-FA7828B7B724.jpg?v=1755015441","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-late-19th-early-20th-century-heavily-graffitied-section-of-a-leeds-grammar-school-desk-founded-1552","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}