Guide Collection (page 2)

Sewing in the Garden by Millicent Sowerby
Two girl guides sit in a picturesque garden knitting socks and comforters after their exertions gardening

The Courage to Heal, a Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis, the book that fueled the American abuse scare of the 1980s/1990s

Vol-au-vent (litho)
7158785 Vol-au-vent (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vol-au-vent. Illustration for Le Livre de Cuisine by Jules Gouffe (8th edn, Hachette)

London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge
5210074 London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge (engraving) by English School

An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving)
1045563 An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren, Switzerland (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of the Schilthorn from Murren)

Dark cep or bronze bolete, Boletus aereus. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A. Bessin from Leon Rollands Guide to Mushrooms from France, Switzerland and Belgium

Prince mushroom and field mushroom
Prince mushroom, Agaricus augustus (Psalliota augusta) and field mushroom, Agaricus campestris (Psalliota campestris). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Dublin Bay, Co Dublin, Ireland; East Wall With Lighthouse At The End

Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Scouts and Guides in Baden Powell House, London
Aerial view of Scouts and Guides looking at items on display in Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London. Date: circa 1960s

Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c
XJF2653565 Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c.1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First published)

19th-century lightship. Historical artwork of a lightship using a lamp on top of a mast to guide other ships (seen in background). Lightships are ships anchored in place to act as a lighthouse

Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain

Blind Man and Guide Dog
A German Shepherd leads a blind man in a street, steering him between a lamp- post and a carelessly parked bicycle. Date: 1935

George V on guided tour near Mametz, The Somme, France
King George V passing between two mine craters near Mametz in The Somme, northern France, in a party guided by Mr Harding of the Royal Engineers

Tourists on camels - Egypt
Four male Tourists on a Thomas Cook tour, all about to take a trip by camel, with the help of a guide. circa 1910

Picking Apples by Millicent Sowerby
Two girl guides and a brownie lend a hand by picking apples in a picturesque orchard

Ascent Mont Blanc - 1
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC On the glacier de Sacconay, Tissay, the chief guide, is hauled to safety after a break in the ice nearly sends him plunging into a crevasse

Camel / Travel / Bridge 1924
A woman reads her guide book on the back of a camel. She crosses a Chinese bridge, watched by an eskimo, a gondolier and a Tahitian singer

French Philately Manual
Albert Laplanches popular guide to stamp collecting

Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth
5855648 Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth.; (add.info.: Roots, grass and flowers of halfchaff sedge, Lipocarpha microcephala Kunth)

Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge
5855639 Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge; (add.info.: Rhizome and root of tidalmarsh flat sedge, Cyperus serotinus (Cyperaceae)

Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt
5855627 Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.; (add.info.: Green and pink seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt)

Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper
5855624 Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper; (add.info.: Leaves and stems of Japanese pepper, Piper futo-kadzura Sieb. Colour-printed woodblock engraving by Kan'en Iwasaki from "Honzo)

Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus
5855620 Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus; (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus)

Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq
5855610 Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.; (add.info.: Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq. (Ginger, Zingiberacea) Hanameuga

Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid. Ganzekiran
5855606 Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid. Ganzekiran; (add.info.: Yellow spotted-leaved Phaius orchid. Ganzekiran. Phaius (Phajus) maculatus Lindl. var. minor FS

Inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855603 Inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Several large dark green leaves and three thick stems of the inula helenium plant. Yellowhead. Mokkou)

Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855601 Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Small leaves and a large yellow flower atop a single stem. Inula helenium)

Single, large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia. Shakuyaku
5855595 Single, large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia. Shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Single, large peony flower with pink and white petals and yellow and pink frilled center)

Single crimson peony bud among dark green leaves. Paeonia suffruticosa
5855598 Single crimson peony bud among dark green leaves. Paeonia suffruticosa.; (add.info.: Bush of large, dark green leaves, woody dark brown branches)

Leaves and fronds of carum. Carum halopetalum. Ibukiseri
5855589 Leaves and fronds of carum. Carum halopetalum. Ibukiseri; (add.info.: Leaves and fronds of carum. Carum halopetalum)

Japanese wild carrot, Nothosmyrnium japonicum. Kouhon
5855582 Japanese wild carrot, Nothosmyrnium japonicum. Kouhon.; (add.info.: Large root cluster, leaves and stems of the Japanese wild carrot, Nothosmyrnium japonicum. Kouhon)

London: The National Gallery of British Art, Tate Gallery (litho)
8629743 London: The National Gallery of British Art, Tate Gallery (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Gallery of British Art, Tate Gallery)

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629734 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

London: Hampstead Heath (litho)
8629748 London: Hampstead Heath (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampstead Heath)

London: The Zoo, 1928 (litho)
8629740 London: The Zoo, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zoo, 1928)

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629731 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629728 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

Museum of Economic Geology (engraving)
8645328 Museum of Economic Geology (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Museum of Economic Geology, 28, Jermyn Sreet, Piccadilly)

Westminster Hospital (engraving)
8645314 Westminster Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Hospital, Broadway, Westminster)

Gresham College (engraving)
8645308 Gresham College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gresham College, Basing-hall Street, corner of Gresham Street)

University College (engraving)
8645307 University College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College, Upper Gower Street)

Baptist Mission House (engraving)
8645301 Baptist Mission House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptist Mission House, 33, Moorgate Street)

King's College (engraving)
8645300 King's College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King's College, East wing of Somerset House, Strand)

Oxford and Cambridge University (engraving)
8645294 Oxford and Cambridge University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford and Cambridge University, 71, Pall Mall)

Messrs Druce and Co (engraving)
8645276 Messrs Druce and Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Druce and Co, Cabinet, Furniture, Upholstery, and Carpet Warehouse; 68, 69)

Mr Charles Nosotti (engraving)
8645267 Mr Charles Nosotti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Charles Nosotti, Looking Glass Manufacturer; Carver, Gilder, and Interior Decorator)

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"Guiding Through Time: From Dante's Divine Comedy to Modern Adventures" Step into the world of guides, where knowledge and exploration intertwine. Just like Dante in his Divine Comedy, we embark on a journey through various realms guided by our own curiosity. In this captivating frontispiece, Dante stands tall amidst the Metro-Land House, symbolizing how they can lead us through both physical and metaphorical landscapes. Much like a garden guide carefully extracting weeds from a lawn, they help us navigate life's challenges. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter a diagram of the Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine from 1942. Guides not only assist with leisurely pursuits but also play crucial roles in technical fields, ensuring smooth operations and safe travels. From Egypt's majestic pyramids at sunset to Torquay's tourist guide cover showcasing its beauty - guides open doors to breathtaking sights around the globe. Even young Princess Elizabeth found guidance in her Girl Guide experience, foreshadowing her future as Queen Elizabeth II. During Fest celebrations across Britain or when Scouts and Guides serve their King dutifully, these dedicated individuals exemplify the spirit of guiding - selflessly leading others towards unity and progress, and are not limited to human endeavors alone; even May's Cookery Book from 1685 acts as an invaluable culinary guide for generations past. It reminds us that guidance takes many forms - be it exploring uncharted territories or perfecting recipes passed down through time. Finally, amidst nature's wonders lies a heartwarming image of a white rhino mother protecting her calf in Ithala Game Reserve. Here too exists an unwritten guidebook for survival and nurturing instincts that transcend species boundaries. Throughout history and across diverse domains – whether unraveling literary masterpieces like Dante or venturing into unknown terrains – guides have been our steadfast companions illuminating paths less traveled.