Images from the past
As City Lit celebrates its 90th birthday, take a look at how we've changed over the years.Tip: click on the first image to open a larger version. Place your mouse in the top right hand corner of the picture and the 'next' button will appear. You can then scroll through the gallery.
Safety goggles weren't a requirement during metal work classes.
A beekeeping session on the roof.
Women work with wood and papier mache during an art class.
Fencing was a popular choice.
Outside City Lit's first purpose built home on Stukely Street.
T.G.Williams, one of City Lit's first masters.
Adult learners make use of the college library.
Checking the timetable.
Luckily students no longer have to queue round the block for a place on their course.
An enthusiastic performance by a drama group.
A young Ken Livingstone signs a 1964 petition against cuts to adult education.
Staff hold an all-night teach-in in support of adult education.
Actor Jonathan Miller and Prunella Scales lend their support.
Ex-student Richard Wilson joins principal Margaret Davey to oversee the demolition of the old building on Keeley Street.
Saying goodbye to our well-loved home on Stukeley Street.
Ken Livingstone - then mayor of London - opens City Lit's new building in May 2005.
Principal Peter Davies leads a fundraising abseil from the roof of the new building.
City Lit's purpose designed home.
A pilates class takes place in a double-height fitness studio.
A painting class gets down to business.
Much more than a library: the learning centre at Keeley Street.
Actor Kevin Spacey congratulates City Lit's award-winning adult learners in 2006.
The annual Deaf Day event attracts hundreds of people from around the country.
Broadcaster Esther Rantzen celebrates with student David Monteith at the 2009 Adult Learners Week ceremony.
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