Clark’s College - school badge (c.1922)
Clark’s College was a business educational institution founded by George E. Clark in September 1880 with an emphasis on competitive examination courses for entry into civil service appointments. Their first premises opened in Chancery Lane, London and by the 1920’s they had established many branches throughout England, including Wales. The school quickly established a strong reputation and prided itself on their high standards of education and achievements of its pupils. Clark’s College was also one of the early pioneers in distance learning (correspondence courses) as well as the training of women for careers in the Civil Service during WW1 (1914-1918), both pioneering innovations at the time.
I understand the college may have closed some time during the 1970’s but was unable to confirm this. If anyone can add to this I would be grateful to know.
This is a later version of the Clark’s College badge and although it is much scarcer than the old style (round) badge it is not as finely made. The badge features the college crest and motto FINIS OPUS CORONAT (the end work crowns it all).
References:
www.clarkscollege.co.uk/pages/history.php (History of Clark’s College).
www.flickr.com/photos/ddtmmm/4004758510/sizes/l/ (Clark’s College promotional advert, August 1914).
Enamels: 3 (red, white & blue).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” (32mm x 32mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: THOMAS FATTORINI (BIRMINGHAM) LTD.
Clark’s College - school badge (c.1922)
Clark’s College was a business educational institution founded by George E. Clark in September 1880 with an emphasis on competitive examination courses for entry into civil service appointments. Their first premises opened in Chancery Lane, London and by the 1920’s they had established many branches throughout England, including Wales. The school quickly established a strong reputation and prided itself on their high standards of education and achievements of its pupils. Clark’s College was also one of the early pioneers in distance learning (correspondence courses) as well as the training of women for careers in the Civil Service during WW1 (1914-1918), both pioneering innovations at the time.
I understand the college may have closed some time during the 1970’s but was unable to confirm this. If anyone can add to this I would be grateful to know.
This is a later version of the Clark’s College badge and although it is much scarcer than the old style (round) badge it is not as finely made. The badge features the college crest and motto FINIS OPUS CORONAT (the end work crowns it all).
References:
www.clarkscollege.co.uk/pages/history.php (History of Clark’s College).
www.flickr.com/photos/ddtmmm/4004758510/sizes/l/ (Clark’s College promotional advert, August 1914).
Enamels: 3 (red, white & blue).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” (32mm x 32mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: THOMAS FATTORINI (BIRMINGHAM) LTD.