Gatekeeper Collection

Butterflies, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Butterflies, 19th century. Top Left: Wall Butterfly, Underside. Top right: Hedge Brown. Top centre: Speckled Wood, Underside. Middle left: Speckled Wood. Middle right: Ringlet

Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave
FLO4638962 Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave, Cabera pusaria

Copperplate engraving of Janus, 1798
2604002 Copperplate engraving of Janus, 1798; (add.info.: Janus: Two - faced Ancient Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven. Copperplate engraving 1798).

Amaryllis (or Satyre tithon, titon) - Gatekeeper butterfly, Pyronia tithonus, on fat
FLO4562448 Amaryllis (or Satyre tithon, titon) - Gatekeeper butterfly, Pyronia tithonus, on fat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Inside view of the Poultry Count, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815
FLO5000591 Inside view of the Poultry Count, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815. This particular building was built soon after the great Fire of London, 1666

Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580

The Sleepy Gate-keeper, London to Bath Coach
The Sleepy Gate-keeper, by C B Newhouse, London to Bath Coach Date: 1845

The Disputed Toll, 1875 (oil on canvas)
MAN329191 The Disputed Toll, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Harold is taken by William to his castle at Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183116 Harold is taken by William to his castle at Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Gatekeeper Butterfly - feeding on garden flowers Pyronia tithonus Essex, UK IN001224 Date: 17-Jul-19

The Immortal Ge Changgeng sitting on his Three-legged Toad
CH96352 The Immortal Ge Changgeng sitting on his Three-legged Toad, 1506-10 (ink and colour on paper) by Yin, Tang (1470-1523); 109x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

En route from Caen to Paris: a railway crossing (colour litho)
3621996 En route from Caen to Paris: a railway crossing (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: En route from Caen to Paris: a railway crossing)

"Mercy swoons before the Gate"from The Pilgrim
5615842 " Mercy swoons before the Gate" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

City Guard, Peking, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
468597 City Guard, Peking, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomson described this night watchman, called Old Wang, as " One of the city guard)

Illustration from Dantes Divine Comedy, Purgatory, Canto XXX
XOT361730 Illustration from Dantes Divine Comedy, Purgatory, Canto XXX, 1921 (w/c on paper) by Bayros, Franz von (Choisy Le Conin) (1866-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Willie Renfrew, works gatekeeper. circa 1890

John Gilpins Famous Ride (chromolitho)
668347 John Gilpins Famous Ride (chromolitho) by Nicholson, J. H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gilpins Famous Ride.); © Look and Learn; British, out of copyright

Inside view of the Poultry Compter, 1811, a London prison in Cheapside operated from medieval times to 1815. This particular building was built soon after the great Fire of London, 1666

Marbled white, Spanish gatekeeper, almond
Marbled white, Melanargia galathea 1, Spanish gatekeeper, Pyronia bathseba 2, almond ringlet, Erebia alberganus 3, and spring ringlet, Erebia epistygne 4

Gatekeeper butterfly, Pyronia tithonus, on grasses. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten

The Hurter Laboratory (b / w photo)
3649848 The Hurter Laboratory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hurter Laboratory)

Train gatekeeper in northern France
3779484 Train gatekeeper in northern France by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Train gatekeeper in northern France in late nineteenth century)

The Doorkeeper, detail from The Wise and Foolish Virgins, c. 1868 (stained glass)
3474840 The Doorkeeper, detail from The Wise and Foolish Virgins, c.1868 (stained glass) by Hassam, Alfred (1842-69); Church of St Mary, Putney, London, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Heaton)

Narsis
Gunarto Song

Hedge Brown / Gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) basking wings open, Southwest London, England, UK, July

An English gatekeeper (1480) and domestic servant (1475), 15th century (1849). Originally from a manuscript held by the British Museum

CBN371410
Detail of a Gatekeeper butterfly

Egyptian Art. Funerary Stela of the Gatekeeper Maaty. First Intermediate Period. 11th Dynasty. Reign of Mentuhotep II, early. ca. 20512030 B.C. Egypt, Upper Egypt; Thebes, el-Tarif probably

Gatekeeper Butterfly - UK
DAC-877 Gatekeeper Butterfly UK Pyronia tithonus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Christians Arrival at the Wicket Gate, illustration from The Pilgrim s
KW265404 Christians Arrival at the Wicket Gate, illustration from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan (1628-88) (colour litho) by English School

Temple Guardian, c. 1300-1400 (wood)
XOS1127480 Temple Guardian, c.1300-1400 (wood) by Japanese School, (14th century); h.239.5cmuw.131.5ud.62 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Siegfried Battles with the Gatekeeper as Alberich Approaches; Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, German, 1794 - 1872; Germany

Picture No. 10739968
Photographer - photographing a Gatekeeper Butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) Date:

Picture No. 10946930
Hedge Brown / Gatekeeper Butterfly UK. Date:

Picture No. 10946931
Hedge Brown / Gatekeeper Butterfly UK. Date:

Gatekeeper Butterfly on bramble, Female, July, Suffolk

Copperplate engraving of Janus, 1798
Janus: Two - faced Ancient Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven. Copperplate engraving 1798

Southern Gatekeeper (Pyronia cecilia) adult, resting on rock, Andalucia, Spain, May

Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) adult, feeding on flowers, Suffolk, England, August

Gatekeeper Butterfly - Underwing - UK
DAC-878 Gatekeeper Butterfly - Underwing UK Pyronia tithonus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Charles Badcock, gatekeeper, c. 1920
Charles Badcock, Police Constable no. 209, began work at the Museum in 1902, aged 43. In 1910 he joined the Museum staff as a front gatekeeper

Meadow Brown and Hedge Brown Butterflies (Pyronia tithonus) - both female
JAB-2815 Meadow Brown and Hedge Brown / Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) BUTTERFLIES - both with wings open, feeding. Both female Maniola jurtina Latin for Gatekeeper also Maniola tithonus Jack Bailey

Gatekeeper Butterfly
ROG-11565 Gatekeeper / Hedge Brown Butterfly - basking, with wings open UK Pyronia tithonus Latin for Gatekeeper also Maniola tithonus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

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"The Gatekeeper: Guardians of Time and Space" In the enchanting world of butterflies, a mysterious gatekeeper emerges from the depths of time. With delicate wings adorned in vibrant hues, it flutters through meadows, carrying whispers from the 19th century. Its creator remains unknown, leaving behind an air of intrigue. Traveling back to London's bustling streets, we find "The Sleepy Gate-keeper" stationed at the entrance of the London to Bath Coach. A symbol of reliability and safety on this arduous journey, he ensures weary travelers find solace under his watchful eye. Meanwhile, in a captivating oil painting titled "The Disputed Toll, " we witness a gatekeeper standing firm amidst controversy. His stoic presence commands respect as he upholds order and fairness in society. Venturing beyond borders and time itself, Egyptian art unveils "Funerary Stela of the Gatekeeper Maaty. " This ancient artifact immortalizes Maaty's role as guardian between life and death—a testament to his eternal duty. On another historical tapestry called Bayeux Tapestry, Harold is taken by William to his castle at Rouen—an event forever etched into history. The gatekeepers play their part in shaping destinies as they open doors that lead to new beginnings or unforeseen challenges. Closer to home in Essex, UK, a magnificent Gatekeeper Butterfly gracefully dances among garden flowers. It finds nourishment while reminding us that even small creatures can hold great significance within our ecosystem. Across continents lies Ge Changgeng sitting atop his Three-legged Toad—a legendary figure embodying immortality. As gatekeepers guard physical realms with unwavering loyalty; Ge safeguards spiritual realms with wisdom beyond measure. Transitioning into modern times brings us face-to-face with a railway crossing en route from Caen to Paris—where diligent gatekeepers ensure safe passage for countless passengers every day.