Keeper Collection

George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, on 8 bells, 1863
George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, playing on eight bells at once, in the steeple of St James Clerkenwell, London

Grace Darling, rowing with her father
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, seen here rowing with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

Military police Airedale dog at Aldershot
A military police Airedale dog at Aldershot, with his trainer

Ice Hockey 1920S
Theres a goal mouth scramble during this game of ice hockey

Denis Compton at Hastings
Denis Compton turns a ball from spinner Jim Laker (out of picture) off his legs to score another boundary past the despairing reach of the short leg fielder as wicketkeeper Stewart Billy Griffith

The Apiarist - a bee keeper demonstrating the examination of frames of brood

Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, who rowed with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

CORNWALL: LIGHTHOUSE, 1870. Putting the keepers on the newly completed Wolf Rock lighthouse 8 miles off Lands End, Cornwall, England. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1870

The Cricketer. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1964. Date: 1964

The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
1625821 The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martini-Henry Rifle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1871)

Dr Johannes Vogel
Portrait of Dr Vogel, Keeper of Botany at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed for Museums part in British Association Annual Festival of Science in Cardiff

Nash Point lighthouse keeper
Mr Nathan Illston, Senior Keeper at Nash Point Lighthouse, portrait. Now deceased, he was a Trinity House Keeper for 44 years. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Eliz Ctess Shrewsbury
ELIZABETH, countess of SHREWSBURY, known as Bess of Hardwick : four times married, keeper of Mary queen of Scots, benefactress. with her autograph

Comic postcard, Flowers in the park Date: 20th century

Keeper Collins on a lawn at London Zoo with a Clouded Rock Iguana on a lead, London Zoo
2921582 Keeper Collins on a lawn at London Zoo with a Clouded Rock Iguana on a lead, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Jumbo the elephant giving a ride at the zoo
Jumbo the elephant giving children a ride at the zoo. 1891

USA, WA, San Juan Islands. Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island was built in 1893. This duplex home housed the keeper and his family on one side, assistant keeper and his family on the other

Chelsea vs West Bromwich Albion 1905
A montage of photographs showing action from the fixture between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion, in the Second Division of the Football League, played at Chelseas home ground, Stamford Bridge

Poster advertising Melox dog food, showing a policeman and a shop keeper chasing a dog which has stolen a packet of delicious Melox food. 20th century

Vassilka, pet dog of Queen Mary of Teck
Vassilka, favourite Russian borzoi of Mary, wife of George V, poses with her keeper at the kennels at Sandringham, Norfolk. Date: circa 1930

Neil Harvey batting in the Fourth Test Match, Headingley, 19
Photograph of (Robert) Neil Harvey, the Australian batsman, playing a shot in the Fourth Test Match between England and Australia, Headingley Cricket Ground, 1948

Bee Hives Near Welwyn
A cyclist stops to admire the many rows of bee hives situated here along the Great North Road near Welwyn in Hertfordshire, England

Indian Elephant in London Zoo 1896
Jung Perchard the Indian elephant was presented to Prince of Wales (Edward VII), during the shooting expeditions in Indian twenty years before in 1876

A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century. Facey Romford and Lucy Somersville on the trail of a fast bag fox. Fresh as a four year old

Lubetkin Penguin Pool, January 1934 (b / w photo)
878300 Lubetkin Penguin Pool, January 1934 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Keeper and penguins)

1806 Boxing Australian kangaroo in zoo
1806 " Kangaroo" Copper engraving of a keeper attempting to box a kangaroo. First image of a boxing kangaroo, now an australian national icon

African Elephant and Zoo Keeper at the London Zoological Gardens in Regents Park

Champion goat at the Royal Cornwall Show
A championship goat and its keeper at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Forfarshire Shipwreck 5
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Looking for Queen Bee
Bee keeping - a method of holding a Brood Frame, when looking for the Queen Bee

Lock on the River Thames
A lock on the Thames is opened by a man and small child to let through an approaching barge pulled by a horse on the river bank

A scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'
5307717 A scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from 'Tom Brown's Schooldays')

A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants
3033747 A village deity. A colossal statue of the gate-keeper god or Dvarapala, holding a gadha mace and with his attendants, in Tami?akam or the Ancient Tami? country, southern India

A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785
530536 A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785, surrounded by local ballooning enthusiasts, l.to r

The Warrener (w/c)
5669017 The Warrener (w/c) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie.

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The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Creator: J. G
The Prince of Wales's Animals from India, 1876. Thaars; an incident on the road; Musk Deer; Wild Cat...Jung Pershad and Sepa Kali...two elephants

Moving the lions at the Zoological Society's Gardens, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Moving the lions at the Zoological Society's Gardens, 1876. Lioness in her new home. The lions, tigers, and panthers of the Zoological Society's collection in the Regent's Park Gardens

At the London Zoo - enjoying a ride on an elephant, 1939, (1947). Creator: Unknown
At the London Zoo - enjoying a ride on an elephant, 1939, (1947). The future Queen Elizabeth II rides an elephant with a keeper as mahout

Zoo, Washington, D.C. Sokko, The Monkey, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Zoo, Washington, D.C. Sokko, The Monkey, 1917
Zoo, Washington, D.C. Sokko, The Monkey, 1917

Lev Yashin, Dynamo Moscow and Soviet Union Goalkeeper arrives at Manchester Ringway Airport, he is on his way to Stoke, to take part in Sir Stanley Matthewss Testimonial match featuring an

Small house of lighthouse keeper Small house of lighthouse keeper on Dyrholaey Nature Reserve, Iceland, Europe

A Black Leopard being transported in a cage by keepers at London Zoo
1275259 A Black Leopard being transported in a cage by keepers at London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A monkey in a hamper at ZSL London Zoo, December 1922 (b / w photo)
1079586 A monkey in a hamper at ZSL London Zoo, December 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Alan Rough, Scottish Goalkeeper. Scotland v Portugal October 1980

Alan Rough, Scottish Goalkeeper. October 1977

Josie Costello, 37 years old, who has been chosen as goalkeeper for her local ladies Soccer team Bedwake United in Warwickshire. April 1976

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"Keepers of the Light: Grace Darling, the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter" In the treacherous waters off the coast of Northumberland in 1838, a remarkable young woman named Grace Darling emerged as a true keeper of hope. As her father rowed their small boat through raging waves, they braved the storm to rescue survivors from a shipwreck. Grace's courage and determination shone brightly that night, just like the lighthouse she called home. Speaking of keepers, let us not forget George Morris, whose skilled hands danced across eight bells in 1863. The celebrated bell ringer mesmerized audiences with his rhythmic symphony that echoed through time. Fast forward to the roaring twenties when ice hockey took center stage. With skates gliding effortlessly on frozen ponds and fierce battles for victory on icy battlegrounds, these players became keepers of tradition and camaraderie. But keeping watch over more than just lighthouses or sports arenas are those who tend to nature's delicate balance. The apiarist carefully tends to buzzing hives, ensuring harmony between humans and honeybees – true stewards of our environment. Even man's best friend can be a keeper too. A military police Airedale dog stationed at Aldershot stands tall as he guards his post with unwavering loyalty and dedication. Sports have always had their fair share of keepers - Denis Compton at Hastings showcased his cricketing prowess while an Indian Elephant captivated visitors at London Zoo in 1896 with its majestic presence. Dr Johannes Vogel is another type of keeper; an expert botanist preserving Earth's floral treasures for generations to come. His work ensures that we never lose sight of nature's beauty amidst concrete jungles. And what about those moments that bring joy? Comic postcards capturing flowers blooming in parks during the 20th century remind us all to cherish life's simple pleasures.