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Guys Collection

"Exploring the Many Faces of 'Guys': From Hospitals to Mills, Fashion to Theatre" In the heart of London, nestled along St Thomas Street

Background imageGuys Collection: Guys Hospital, St Thomas Street, London

Guys Hospital, St Thomas Street, London Date: circa 1900

Background imageGuys Collection: Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital

Christmas scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital
Christmas comes but once a year -- a scene at the Evelina Childrens Hospital, founded in Southwark, London, in 1869. A sick little girl is visited by her mother and younger sister

Background imageGuys Collection: Guys Cliff Mill, Warwick

Guys Cliff Mill, Warwick Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGuys Collection: Winter Surfing II

Winter Surfing II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageGuys Collection: 1940s tailored suit fashion design illustration

1940s tailored suit fashion design illustration

Background imageGuys Collection: Europe, UK, England, London, City of London / Southwark, South Bank, downtown London

Europe, UK, England, London, City of London / Southwark, South Bank, downtown London, illuminated corporate office buildings, River Thames, the Shard, Guys Hospital (right of the Shard), Thames Path

Background imageGuys Collection: Old Mill, Guy's Cliff, Warwick

Old Mill, Guy's Cliff, Warwick Date: late 19th century

Background imageGuys Collection: Old Mill, Guy's Cliffe, Warwick, Victorian period

Old Mill, Guy's Cliffe, Warwick, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageGuys Collection: Men and women in the opera foyer, Paris

Men and women in the opera foyer, Paris Date: circa 1850s

Background imageGuys Collection: Men and women coming out of the opera, Paris

Men and women coming out of the opera, Paris Date: circa 1850s

Background imageGuys Collection: French female fashions, Second Empire, Constantin Guys

French female fashions, Second Empire, Constantin Guys
French female fashions, Second Empire - women in crinoline style dresses, sketched by Constantin Guys. Date: circa 1850s

Background imageGuys Collection: Sybil Thorndike and Students

Sybil Thorndike and Students
The actress Sybil Thorndike (1882-1976) with a group of students from Guy's Hospital in London. She had recently given a benefit performance for the hospital. Date: 1925

Background imageGuys Collection: Sir William Gull

Sir William Gull (1816 - 1890), studied medicine at St Guy's in London. In 1872 Gull was made a Baronet and became physician to Queen Victoria, treating the Prince of Wales for typhoid

Background imageGuys Collection: The mill, Guy's Cliff, Warwick

The mill, Guy's Cliff, Warwick by W.W. Quatremain

Background imageGuys Collection: Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, Vanity Fair, Spy

Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR ALFRED DOWNING FRIPP (1865 - 1930), surgeon at Guys Hospital, London. Appointed Surgeon in Ordinary to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and to his successor King George V

Background imageGuys Collection: A Conversation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper)

A Conversation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper)
989530 A Conversation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92); 25.1x19.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Conversation. Constantin Guys (1802-1892)

Background imageGuys Collection: The Gunpowder Plot or Guys in Council (engraving)

The Gunpowder Plot or Guys in Council (engraving)
5997820 The Gunpowder Plot or Guys in Council (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gunpowder Plot or Guys in Council)

Background imageGuys Collection: Fifth of November 'Guys'(b / w photo)

Fifth of November "Guys"(b / w photo)
3091583 Fifth of November " Guys" (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifth of November " Guys")

Background imageGuys Collection: The Fifth of November, Exhibition of Guys at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)

The Fifth of November, Exhibition of Guys at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)
1590742 The Fifth of November, Exhibition of Guys at the Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fifth of November)

Background imageGuys Collection: Guys Hospital

Guys Hospital dates from 1721, when it was founded by philanthropist Thomas Guy, who had made a fortune as a publisher of unlicensed Bibles. Date: 1875

Background imageGuys Collection: Betty Furness wearing a Dolly Tree negligee

Betty Furness wearing a Dolly Tree negligee at the time of Three Wise Guys (1936). Fashioned with pale blue velvet, the negligee features wide lapels and glass buttons of the same shed of blue

Background imageGuys Collection: The Queen & Princess Margaret attending Guys and Dolls

The Queen & Princess Margaret attending Guys and Dolls
The Queen and Princess Margaret attending a performance of Guys and Dolls at the London Coliseum in July 1953. Margaret is wearing a pink silk and black lace dress by Christian Dior. Date: 1953

Background imageGuys Collection: Two Lorettes at the Theatre, (black chalk, w / c)

Two Lorettes at the Theatre, (black chalk, w / c)
1197625 Two Lorettes at the Theatre, (black chalk, w/c) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92); 25.4x17.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGuys Collection: Guy Fawkes and his Rivals (engraving)

Guy Fawkes and his Rivals (engraving)
1616179 Guy Fawkes and his Rivals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkes and his Rivals)

Background imageGuys Collection: 1849, A prospect of the 5th of November showing the Guys (engraving)

1849, A prospect of the 5th of November showing the Guys (engraving)
2809938 1849, A prospect of the 5th of November showing the Guys (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, A prospect of the 5th of November showing the Guys)

Background imageGuys Collection: Experiences of some 'New Chums'in Australia (engraving)

Experiences of some "New Chums"in Australia (engraving)
1044904 Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of some " New Chums" in Australia)

Background imageGuys Collection: Albert, Duke of York - Guys Hospital - War Memorial Arch

Albert, Duke of York - Guys Hospital - War Memorial Arch
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - Guys Hospital - War Memorial Arch Unveiled in July, 1921

Background imageGuys Collection: A Hospital Laundry

A Hospital Laundry
Women working in the laundry of Guys Hospital, London Date: circa 1940

Background imageGuys Collection: Student nurses working with bandages

Student nurses working with bandages
Guy?s Hospital Preliminary Training School, London. Student nurses sit at a table together preparing laundered bandages to make splints Date: circa 1930

Background imageGuys Collection: Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, Vanity Fair, Spy

Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR ALFRED DOWNING FRIPP (1865 - 1930) Surgeon at Guys Hospital, London. Appointed Surgeon in Ordinary to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and to his successor King George V

Background imageGuys Collection: A Lady in a Bonnet and Coat, 19th century. Creator: Constantin Guys

A Lady in a Bonnet and Coat, 19th century. Creator: Constantin Guys
A Lady in a Bonnet and Coat, 19th century

Background imageGuys Collection: The Visit of Napoleon III to Boulogne-sur-Mer, 19th century

The Visit of Napoleon III to Boulogne-sur-Mer, 19th century

Background imageGuys Collection: Young Woman in a Blue and Black Dress, ca. 1863 (?). Creator: Constantin Guys

Young Woman in a Blue and Black Dress, ca. 1863 (?). Creator: Constantin Guys
Young Woman in a Blue and Black Dress, ca. 1863 (?)

Background imageGuys Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20107806

EyeUbiquitous_20107806
England, London, Southwark southbank, The Shard skyscraper designed by Renzo Piano in the citys London Bridge Quarter

Background imageGuys Collection: Baudelaire Charles Baudelaire Duval Fine Art Images

Baudelaire Charles Baudelaire Duval Fine Art Images
Private Collection

Background imageGuys Collection: Portrait II, 1865, (1939). Artist: Constantin Guys

Portrait II, 1865, (1939). Artist: Constantin Guys
Portrait II, 1865, (1939). From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939. [Verve, France, 1939]

Background imageGuys Collection: Portrait by Constantin Guys, c1860, (1939). Artist: Constantin Guys

Portrait by Constantin Guys, c1860, (1939). Artist: Constantin Guys
Portrait by Constantin Guys, c1860, (1939). From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939. [Verve, France, 1939]

Background imageGuys Collection: Toliere, c1864, (1939). Artists: Unknown, Constantin Guys

Toliere, c1864, (1939). Artists: Unknown, Constantin Guys
Toliere, c1864, (1939). From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939. [Verve, France, 1939]

Background imageGuys Collection: Waiting Carriages, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Waiting Carriages, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Waiting Carriages, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Background imageGuys Collection: The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

Background imageGuys Collection: Study of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Study of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Study of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Background imageGuys Collection: Estaminet, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Estaminet, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Estaminet, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Background imageGuys Collection: Lady at a Balcony, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Lady at a Balcony, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Lady at a Balcony, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Background imageGuys Collection: Woman, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Woman, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Woman, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Background imageGuys Collection: Gipsies, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Gipsies, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Gipsies, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Background imageGuys Collection: Portrait of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Portrait of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Portrait of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Background imageGuys Collection: Taking the Air, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Taking the Air, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Taking the Air, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Background imageGuys Collection: Les Cavaliers, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys

Les Cavaliers, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Les Cavaliers, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody



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"Exploring the Many Faces of 'Guys': From Hospitals to Mills, Fashion to Theatre" In the heart of London, nestled along St Thomas Street, stands Guys Hospital - a beacon of hope and healing for countless individuals. As Christmas approaches, the Evelina Children's Hospital within its walls transforms into a scene straight out of a storybook, spreading joy and cheer to young patients and their families. Venturing away from the bustling city streets, we find ourselves in Warwickshire at Guy's Cliff Mill. This picturesque location exudes tranquility as it gracefully overlooks the flowing waters below. The Old Mill at Guy's Cliff takes us back in time to an era when Victorian charm reigned supreme. Across Europe in Paris, where art and culture intertwine effortlessly, men and women gather in grand opera foyers adorned with opulence. Their elegant attire reflects French female fashion during the Second Empire - a testament to Constantin Guys' influence on style. Closer to home in England lies another captivating sight: Sybil Thorndike surrounded by her students. This iconic actress inspires aspiring performers with her talent and wisdom while leaving an indelible mark on British theatre history. Amongst these remarkable figures is Sir William Gull – a renowned physician whose contributions have shaped medical practices far beyond his time. His dedication has left an enduring impact on healthcare not only within London but across the United Kingdom. As we wander through downtown London or stroll along South Bank's vibrant promenade, we encounter glimpses of both modernity and tradition that define this dynamic capital city. The juxtaposition between old-world charm and contemporary energy creates an atmosphere unlike any other. Our journey concludes back at Warwickshire's enchanting Guy's Cliff Mill – its timeless beauty standing tall against nature's backdrop. Here lies yet another reminder that history continues to weave itself into our present-day lives; reminding us that some things are simply too extraordinary to be forgotten.