Helpers Collection

The Allies of Santa Claus by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Two little girls slumber on a window sill as the elvish helpers of Father Christmasm sprinkle fairy dust in order that he may deliver presents. Date: 1919

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All! Five brave coastguards and two civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, who rescued 20 members of the 2nd Walworth Boy Scouts Troop who got into difficulties

Fazakerley Cottage Homes Treat
A treat - probably in the form of a country picnic - for boys from the Fazakerley Cottage Homes in Liverpool, accompanied by staff and other helpers

A French Truffle-Hunting Pig (colour litho)
6020668 A French Truffle-Hunting Pig (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French Truffle-Hunting Pig)

Petworth Boys School
Petworth bombed boys school. Clearing rubble, bombed buildings in background, military vehicle and commercial lorry in foreground George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No

Tchou-I / Literature
TCHOU-I god of literature, with some of his helpers

Are YOU in this? First World War recruitment poster by Baden Powell showing helpers on the home front giving backup to
528124 Are YOU in this? First World War recruitment poster by Baden Powell showing helpers on the home front giving backup to fighting soldiers and sailors.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Saint Roch (Polittico di Berbenno), 1510-1515. Creator: Previtali, Andrea (ca 1480-1528)
Saint Roch (Polittico di Berbenno), 1510-1515. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Boy in the Young Helpers League or Naval Brigade, Royal Sailors Rest Portsmouth

WW2 - Watersmeet
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's story book, Watersmeet, written by Heather White. The image shows a bus conductress and her helpers assisting a group of evacuees. Date: circa 1940

Two Children in the Mines 1854
Two young colliers helpers pulling a cart full of heavy coal upwards in the dark mines. Date: 1854

Father Christmas / Santa Claus cycling with a line of young Emperor Penguins wearing scarves Date: 24-Oct-06

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Yorshire Terrier Dogs, with Father Christmas and Elf hats Date: 05-11-2019

Scene from the life of Saint Roch, 1517. Creator: Orley, Everaert (Everard), van (c
Scene from the life of Saint Roch, 1517. Found in the Collection of the Sint-Jacobskerk, Antwerpen

Rival Mouse-Hunters, Cats and Owl (colour litho)
6020672 Rival Mouse-Hunters, Cats and Owl (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rival Mouse-Hunters, Cats and Owl)

A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, from Le Petit Journal
CHT169408 A Convoy on the Marchand Mission in 1898, from Le Petit Journal, 1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oxen crossing River in South Africa (colour litho)
6020650 Oxen crossing River in South Africa (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxen crossing River in South Africa)

Elephants piling Teak (colour litho)
6020642 Elephants piling Teak (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephants piling Teak)

Snow Fairies
Father Christmas and fairy helpers in a winter snow scene. Artist: Florence Mary Anderson Date: circa 1915

Boring Machines and Explosives Twin Helpers, front cover of the DuPont Magazine
615318 Boring Machines and Explosives Twin Helpers, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, March-April 1922 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington

Goat-Carts (colour litho)
6020660 Goat-Carts (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goat-Carts. Illustration for Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson (Wells Gardner Darton)

"Help the Helpers!", Hospital Sunday, 13 June 1880 (engraving)
1045486 " Help the Helpers!", Hospital Sunday, 13 June 1880 (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Help the Helpers)

A Carrier-Pigeon on the Wing (colour litho)
6020673 A Carrier-Pigeon on the Wing (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Carrier-Pigeon on the Wing)

A French Dog-Cart (colour litho)
6020666 A French Dog-Cart (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French Dog-Cart. Illustration for Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson)

Siberian Ponies in Antarctic (colour litho)
6020661 Siberian Ponies in Antarctic (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siberian Ponies in Antarctic)

Bees at Work on the Honeycomb (colour litho)
6020669 Bees at Work on the Honeycomb (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bees at Work on the Honeycomb)

Police Dog at Work (colour litho)
6020662 Police Dog at Work (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police Dog at Work)

Llamas in the Andes (colour litho)
6020656 Llamas in the Andes (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Llamas in the Andes)

Elephant and child (litho)
6020670 Elephant and child (litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant and child. Illustration for Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson (Wells Gardner Darton)

Indian Bullock-Waggon (colour litho)
6020653 Indian Bullock-Waggon (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Bullock-Waggon)

Mules on a Spanish Pass (colour litho)
6020640 Mules on a Spanish Pass (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mules on a Spanish Pass)

A Lapp Girl with Herd of Reindeer (colour litho)
6020655 A Lapp Girl with Herd of Reindeer (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lapp Girl with Herd of Reindeer)

English Cart-Horses Ploughing (colour litho)
6020649 English Cart-Horses Ploughing (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Cart-Horses Ploughing)

Racing Camel (colour litho)
6020644 Racing Camel (colour litho) by Noble, Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racing Camel. Illustration for Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson (Wells Gardner Darton)

Silhouettes from Japan (engraving)
1050437 Silhouettes from Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silhouettes from Japan)

Deptford, south-east London. Within two hours from the time a bomb dropped the flying squad of first aid repairs attached to the Min of workers were busy getting houses ready that were blasted so

The first of Brightons Promettes wearing their new uniforms. From left to right, Carol Bednar, Diana Segal, Judy Dunlop and Diana Miller

Saints Roch and Sebastian. Creator: Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644)
Saints Roch and Sebastian. Private Collection

Saint Barbara. Holy Family with Angels and Saints Catherine and Barbara (Triptych), First quarter of 16th cen. Private Collection

Saint Roch, ca 1515-1520. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (ca 1441-1523)
Saint Roch, ca 1515-1520. Found in the Collection of Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Christ appointing Saint Roch as patron saint of the plague victims, 1623-1626. Creator: Rubens
Christ appointing Saint Roch as patron saint of the plague victims, 1623-1626. Found in the Collection of Sint-Martinuskerk, Aalst

Saint Rochh in Prison Visited by an Angel, 1567. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Saint Rochh in Prison Visited by an Angel, 1567. Found in the Collection of Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venezia

Duchess of York - Toc H League of Helpers - lighting lamps
Elizabeth the Duchess of York (later Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1900-2002) lighting lamps at the Toc H League of Helpers Festival and lamplighting Ceremonial at the Royal Albert Hall

Saint Barbara, c. 1516. Found in the collection of Dresden State Art Collections

Saint Barbara, 1630s. Private Collection

Saint Barbara. Found in the Collection of Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Enthroned Maria lactans with Saints Catherine of Alexandria and Barbara and her father Dioscurus, 1500. Found in the collection of Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Saint Roch Comforted by an Angel. Artist: Saraceni, Carlo (1579-1620)
Saint Roch Comforted by an Angel. Found in the collection of Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome

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"Unsung Heroes: The Helpers Who Make a Difference" In Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting tale, "The Allies of Santa Claus, " we witness the true power of helpers. Just like the Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey, they selflessly come together to ensure joy and safety for all. At Fazakerley Cottage Homes Treat, these young souls learn the value of kindness and compassion. Similarly, Petworth Boys School instills in its students a sense of responsibility towards others. Literature also plays its part as Tchou-I teaches us that lending a helping hand transcends borders and cultures. Whether it's joining the Young Helpers League or Naval Brigade like the brave boy depicted or supporting each other during World War II at Watersmeet, unity prevails. History reminds us that even children can be heroes. In 1854, two courageous youngsters ventured into treacherous mines to assist those in need—a testament to their unwavering spirit. Art captures moments frozen in time; Hans Burgkmair's Saint John Altarpiece showcases divine assistance reaching out to humanity since 1518—an eternal reminder that help is always within reach. Aberlour Orphanage Picnic brings smiles amidst adversity as Father Christmas cycles alongside Emperor Penguins wearing scarves—proof that even nature finds solace in lending a helping wing. These glimpses into our collective past remind us that they can not confined by time or circumstance. They embody the spirit of giving without expecting anything in return—the essence of true heroism. Let us celebrate these unsung champions who make our world brighter with their acts both big and small. Together, let's embrace their legacy and become helpers ourselves—spreading love, hope, and support wherever we go.