Guardians Collection

Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Illustration and opening verses of In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse, written by George R Sims in 1877

No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
Rear view of the entrance to the No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Reading Union Workhouse. Several uniformed soldiers can be seen, one on crutches

Bristol Childrens Cottage Homes, Downend
A view of the childrens cottage homes at Downend, Bristol. A young inmate stands in front of one of the houses. The homes were established in the early 1900s by the Bristol Board of Guardians to

Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery
A very early photograph of Leeds Workhouse from Burmantofts Cemetery, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The workhouse, designed by William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse

Bethnal Green Union Guardians Offices, London
The offices of the Bethnal Green Union Board of Guardians on Bishops Road (now Bishops Way). The offices were situated adjacent to the Waterloo Road workhouse. Date: Date unknown

Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds
A very early photograph of the Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The Schools were erected in 1846-48 by the Leeds Board of Guardians to house

Chinthes (guardians), Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Statement of Poor Relief in St Lukes Parish, 1854
A printed summary statement of the poor relief statistics for the London parish of St Luke for the week ending 5 August 1854

A fiercesome Nio guardian at the brand new temple near the religious centre of Koya-san, Western Honshu, Japan, Asia

Entrance to Napoleon Bonaparte's Tomb in the Dome des Invalides or Royal Chapel in Paris
3562767 Entrance to Napoleon Bonaparte's Tomb in the Dome des Invalides or Royal Chapel in Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris)

Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V
2915340 Guardians of the Empire. The overseas forces who came to England for the coronation of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Wooden statues of Tau Tau tombs guardians who represent the deceased persons, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

Turkey, Constantinople. Topkapi Palace. Gate of a Seraglio
Ottoman Empire. Turkey, Constantinople. Topkapi Palace. The Gate of a Seraglio. Historia de Turquia, 1840. Engraving by Lemaitre

Bedford Board of Guardians
Bedford Poor Law Union Board of Guardians Date: 1907

Whitby Board of Guardian, Mulgrave Castle
Whitby Board of Guardians on an outing to Mulgrave Castle, Yorkshire Date: 1930

Figures of Gog and Magog, guardians set up in the Guilhall, London, after the fire

World War I 1914-1918. German poster for subscribers to War Loan bonds, 1918
528637 World War I 1914-1918. German poster for subscribers to War Loan bonds, 1918. Blond man holding a sword with his left arm around his blond wife and baby

Battle in front of the Eglise de la Chapelle, Paris. between the guardians of the barriers of the Fermiers Generaux
CHT441008 Battle in front of the Eglise de la Chapelle, Paris. between the guardians of the barriers of the Fermiers Generaux and the revolutionaries on 24 January, 1791

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French cowboys or Guardians, rounding up Camargue horses, Camargue region of southern France Date: 05/02/2009

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French cowboys or Guardians, rounding up Camargue horses, Camargue region of southern France Date: 05/02/2009

Guardian figures carved from the hardest wood in Sarawak, Malaysia (painted wood)
LIT372711 Guardian figures carved from the hardest wood in Sarawak, Malaysia (painted wood) by Malaysian School; (add.info)

Snow Guardians, 1922 (tempera on canvas)
5642610 Snow Guardians, 1922 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 51.5A--76 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Foundling Hospital (engraving)
608837 Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital; A plan and elevation of an hospital for the maintenence)

Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen (1844-1909) was a businessman and Conservative politician. From 1887 to 1900 he was president of the Jewish Board of Guardians for the Relief of the Poor

Jewish Board of Guardians Offices, London
The Middlesex Street headquarters of the Jewish Board of Guardians for the Relief of the Poor. Date: circa 1896

Aunt Keziahs Elopement (chromolitho)
1064178 Aunt Keziahs Elopement (chromolitho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aunt Keziahs Elopement)

The Throne Room of Minos, 1500-1400 BC (photo)
XIR59755 The Throne Room of Minos, 1500-1400 BC (photo) by Minoan; Knossos, Crete; (add.info.: the Throne Hall of King Minos; ); out of copyright

"Trudging along with the Youngster on his Shoulder"(litho)
5214947 " Trudging along with the Youngster on his Shoulder" (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gog & Magog (engraving)
816209 Gog & Magog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gog & Magog. Despite the negative portrayal in the Bible Gog)

The Extradition of Jabez Balfour, Some of his Guardians (b / w photo)
1039113 The Extradition of Jabez Balfour, Some of his Guardians (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extradition of Jabez Balfour)

Directing a Stranger (b / w photo)
5215094 Directing a Stranger (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Directing a Stranger)

The Female Guardian - Designed to Correct Some of the Foibles Incident to Girls
5913396 The Female Guardian - Designed to Correct Some of the Foibles Incident to Girls, and Supply Them with Innocent Amusement for their Hours of Leisure, by a Lady

Guardians of the Peace in Morocco, a Troop of Moorish Police escorting Prisoners (litho)
1063131 Guardians of the Peace in Morocco, a Troop of Moorish Police escorting Prisoners (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guardians of the Peace in Morocco)

Her Guardian Angels, 1893 ( stereograph)
884525 Her Guardian Angels, 1893 ( stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angeles de la guarda); Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

The maize field guards (chromolitho)
735829 The maize field guards (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The maize field guards)

The Hyde Park Meeting, and the Special Constables (engraving)
1591541 The Hyde Park Meeting, and the Special Constables (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hyde Park Meeting, and the Special Constables)

The "ADC"at Cambridge (engraving)
1616212 The " ADC" at Cambridge (engraving) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " ADC" at Cambridge)

River Thieves (litho)
5214957 River Thieves (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Thieves. Illustration for The New Metropolis edited by E Idell Zeisloft (D Appleton)

In the Harvest Field, Guardians of the Luncheon Basket (engraving)
1048087 In the Harvest Field, Guardians of the Luncheon Basket (engraving) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harvest Field, Guardians of the Luncheon Basket)

escort service
Markus Hülsbusch

The gods of yesteryear
Jeffrey C. Sink

Wellcome baby
Sergio Saavedra Ruiz

Bodhisattvas of the Protection of Buddhist Doctrine, 1891 (panel, ink and color
3432759 Bodhisattvas of the Protection of Buddhist Doctrine, 1891 (panel, ink and color on cotton) by Korean School (19th Century); 121.92x137.16 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Statues on the Sacred Way - Ming Tombs, Beijing, China
Statues at the Divine Road (or Sacred Way ) - Ming Tombs, Beijing, China Date: circa 1920s

Ely Homes, Cardiff
Ely Homes run by the Cardiff Board of Guardians to house workhouse children

St Pancras Schools, Leavesden, Hertfordshire
The St Pancras Schools at Leavesden In Hertfordshire. The schools were opened in by the St Pancras Board of Guardians in 1872 to house pauper children in the countryside away from the workhouse

Union Workhouse, Rugby, Warwickshire
The Rugby Union workhouse on Lower Hillmorton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire. The view, seen from the Guardians Board Room, shows the main workhouse building (right of centre)

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"Guardians: Protectors of Hope and Welfare across Time and Places" Christmas Day in the Workhouse: A poignant reminder of the guardians who brought warmth to those in need during challenging times. No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire: Where brave guardians tirelessly cared for wounded soldiers, offering solace amidst the chaos of war. Bristol Children's Cottage Homes, Downend: A haven created by compassionate guardians, providing shelter and love to vulnerable children. Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery: The silent witnesses to the tireless efforts who ensured dignity even in life's darkest moments. Bethnal Green Union Guardians Offices, London: The nerve center where dedicated guardians strategized ways to uplift their community from poverty's grip. Moral and Industrial Training Schools, Leeds: Guided by enlightened guardians who nurtured young minds with education and values for a brighter future. Chinthes (guardians), Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia: Majestic symbols embodying spiritual protection; reminding us that true guardianship transcends borders. Statement of Poor Relief in St Luke's Parish, 1854: An enduring testament to the compassion shown by early welfare pioneers - unsung heroes turned into guardian angels. A fearsome Nio guardian at the brand new temple near Koya-san religious center: Standing tall as a symbol of strength against evil; an eternal protector watching over believers' souls. Turkey, Constantinople. Topkapi Palace. Gate of a Seraglio:A glimpse into opulent palaces guarded fiercely by loyal sentinels – protectors preserving history within their walls Bedford Board : Uniting hearts through benevolence; these devoted stewards safeguarded wellbeing within Bedford’s community fabric Whitby Board of Guardian, Mulgrave Castle.