Keeper Collection (page 9)

An Arabian Red Fox looks over the shoulder of keeper F. Shelley
3043060 An Arabian Red Fox looks over the shoulder of keeper F. Shelley, while standing on his back, as he bends over, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Young African Elephant Kiberenge, drinking from a bucket
3043051 Young African Elephant Kiberenge, drinking from a bucket, with trainers Darish and Syed Ali, and Keeper H. Robertson in 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Head of an Emerald Tree Boa, with its mouth open, held by the neck, by its keeper
3688408 Head of an Emerald Tree Boa, with its mouth open, held by the neck, by its keeper, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Costume d apiculteur (engraving)
3644509 Costume d apiculteur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume d apiculteur. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1849)

Village shop (engraving)
3643750 Village shop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village shop. Illustration for Thirty Illustrated Stories Moral and Entertaining)

Three ladies with three small children visit the Giraffe in their paddock ouside
3527132 Three ladies with three small children visit the Giraffe in their paddock ouside the Giraffe House, London Zoo, July 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Gambian, or African, Giant Pouched Rat looking down from the arm of its keeper
3474515 A Gambian, or African, Giant Pouched Rat looking down from the arm of its keeper, London Zoo, 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

A keeper taking a dog and young lion for a walk, London Zoo, August 1925 (b / w photo)
3116068 A keeper taking a dog and young lion for a walk, London Zoo, August 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Kinkajou suspended upside down, from a keepers finger, by its prehensile tail
3245200 A Kinkajou suspended upside down, from a keepers finger, by its prehensile tail, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Seal pup being bottlefed by its keeper, London Zoo, August 1925 (b / w photo)
3245195 A Seal pup being bottlefed by its keeper, London Zoo, August 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Bathing with a Hippopotamus (engraving)
2796542 Bathing with a Hippopotamus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing with a Hippopotamus. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1891)

An Elephants Revenge (engraving)
2796519 An Elephants Revenge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elephants Revenge. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1897)

Much Ado About Nothing (Colour Litho)
2777792 Much Ado About Nothing (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Much ado about nothing)

Moment of Terror (Colour Litho)
2783991 Moment of Terror (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A moment of terror)

The Monsters Embrace (Colour Litho)
2778301 The Monsters Embrace (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monsters embrace)

A Bactrian Camel ride with keeper Harry Warwick at London Zoo, June 1924 (b / w photo)
2921587 A Bactrian Camel ride with keeper Harry Warwick at London Zoo, June 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Two small boys)

Keepers help young male African Elephant Kiberenge
2921580 Keepers help young male African Elephant Kiberenge to drink from a hose which has been attached to a watering can, London Zoo, July 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Zookeeper boxing a male kangaroo at the Exeter Exchange zoo, London, 1806
6337364 Zookeeper boxing a male kangaroo at the Exeter Exchange zoo, London, 1806 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Zookeeper boxing a male kangaroo at the Exeter Exchange zoo, London)

Jumbo the Elephant at London Zoo, 1870s (b / w photo)
STC373784 Jumbo the Elephant at London Zoo, 1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbo (1861-85)

The explosion on the Regents Canal; Residence of the park keeper after the explosion (photo)
585885 The explosion on the Regents Canal; Residence of the park keeper after the explosion (photo) by English Photographer

Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles
2639472 Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Young Hippopotamus Bobbie sitting for keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo
2639464 Young Hippopotamus Bobbie sitting for keeper Ernie Bowman, London Zoo, July 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C. Hersey (b / w photo)
2639463 A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C. Hersey (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C
2639462 A Red-billed Toucan draws a ticket from a hat, held by keeper C. Hersey, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Giant / Cane / Marine Toad being held in its keepers hands, London Zoo
2644381 A Giant/Cane/Marine Toad being held in its keepers hands, London Zoo, August 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Arab stallion Dwarka with Pony Moore, a horse van driver, London Zoo
2652640 Arab stallion Dwarka with Pony Moore, a horse van driver, London Zoo, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Asian elephants, two adult and two young, with their keepers at London Zoo
2629019 Asian elephants, two adult and two young, with their keepers at London Zoo, pre 1930 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Armenian visitors ride Indiarani, watched by crowds of onlookers, London Zoo
2629015 Armenian visitors ride Indiarani, watched by crowds of onlookers, London Zoo, May 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Indiarani)

A young giraffe arriving at London Zoo, May 1923 (b / w photo)
2629012 A young giraffe arriving at London Zoo, May 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A Touch at the Times, caricature of the French blockade
CHT170420 A Touch at the Times, caricature of the French blockade, March 1805 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ms Hunter 252 f. 169v Moat around a town, from Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles
GUL174539 Ms Hunter 252 f.169v Moat around a town, from Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles, 1462 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2634921 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

The late Mr Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum (engraving)
1619158 The late Mr Robert Brown, Keeper of Botany in the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr Robert Brown)

Arrival of the "White Elephant"from Burmah (engraving)
1622353 Arrival of the " White Elephant" from Burmah (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the " White Elephant" from Burmah)

Keeper Harry Warwick bottle feeds a Sloth Bear cub at London Zoo, August 1921 (b / w photo)
1268689 Keeper Harry Warwick bottle feeds a Sloth Bear cub at London Zoo, August 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

An Eagle Owl being held by J. Bailey, Overseer of Birds at London Zoo for thirty years
1218692 An Eagle Owl being held by J. Bailey, Overseer of Birds at London Zoo for thirty years. June 1920 (b/w photo) by Bond

King Penguin, being given a wash, by keeper Harry Munro
1218688 King Penguin, being given a wash, by keeper Harry Munro, with a sponge at London Zoo May 1914. Munro was killed in the First World War, having served in the army

Keeper Harry Warwick cradles a baby Warthog in his arms at London Zoo
1547251 Keeper Harry Warwick cradles a baby Warthog in his arms at London Zoo, August 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A young Bactrian Camel, which was born in the menagerie, with its keeper, London Zoo
3822553 A young Bactrian Camel, which was born in the menagerie, with its keeper, London Zoo, 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Female Indian Elephant Lukhi giving children a ride with keeper Charles Eyles
1772320 Female Indian Elephant Lukhi giving children a ride with keeper Charles Eyles, while visitors look on, London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond

An Indian Elephant being weighed by keepers at London Zoo, August 1935 (b / w photo)
1762505 An Indian Elephant being weighed by keepers at London Zoo, August 1935 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Keeper W. Styles, with a Bactrian Camel, outside the Llama House at London Zoo
2561124 Keeper W. Styles, with a Bactrian Camel, outside the Llama House at London Zoo, July 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Llama Cart ride with keeper and children at London Zoo, May 1914 (b / w photo)
2561106 A Llama Cart ride with keeper and children at London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Animals, in particular elephants at the zoo (engraving)
5227110 Animals, in particular elephants at the zoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals, in particular elephants at the zoo)

A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, standing upright with his front legs
3703982 A Takin, also known as a Cattle chamois or Gnu goat, standing upright with his front legs resting on a rock, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

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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.