Guardians Collection (page 2)

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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

Girl Praying With Angel Protecting Her

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)

Guardians House Friends Saltimbanque 1875 Felix Hilaire Buhot
The Guardians of the House, or the Friends of the Saltimbanque, c. 1875. Felix Hilaire Buhot (French, 1847-1898). Etching, aquatint

Red Fox (Vulpes Vulpes); Utah, Usa

Myanmar - Taung saung Nat or Burmese Guardian Spirit
Myanmar - Taung saung Nat (Spirit) or Burmese Angel. Taung saung Nats are mountain guardian spirits who appear to act as a deterrent against environmental destruction. Date: circa 1910s

Hull Workhouse, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire
A picture of what is presumably the cricket team of the Kingston-upon-Hull Incorporation workhouse in Hull, Yorkshire. The workhouse master

Hackney Union School, Brentwood, Essex
The Hackney Union School at Brentwood. In 1885 Hackney took over what had been the Brentwood District School, originally set up by the Shoreditch Board of Guardians in 1854 to house pauper children

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

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

Vancouver, Canada - The Lions - The Guardians of the City
Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada - The Lions - The peaks which are the Guardians of the City. Date: circa 1920

Tomb Lion. Corinth. 600-550 B. C. Limestone. Sculpture. Greec
Tomb Lion. Corinth. 600-550 B.C. Limestone. Sculpture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark. Europe

Reconstruction of a Lion from a greek tomb. C. 570 B. C. Pain
Reconstruction of a Lion from a greek tomb. C. 570 B.C. Detail. Painted cast, 2003. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark. Europe

Tomb Lion. Marathon. 330 B. C. Marble. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Tomb Lion. Marathon. 330 B.C. Marble. Sculpture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Ancient Japanese stone gate with Shishi Lion Guardians
A Japanese family visit an ancient Japanese site and walk under an ornate stone gateway, flanked by a pair of Shishi Lions - classical Shrine and Temple Guardians (exact location unknown)

The Board of Guardians Took a Good Look at Ginxs Baby, 1876

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

Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire
Dining Hall of Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire with male inmates seated at long tables. It appears to a special occasion, with workhouse staff accompanied by Union Guardians and a small child

Mile End Scandal - Guardians in Court
In 190, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out

Mile End Scandal - Three Crowns Public House
In 1907, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out

Mile End Scandal - James Calcutts premises
In 190, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out. This is a view of his business premises

John Wycliffe Wilson

Carpentry Workshop at St Pancras Schools, Leavesden, Hertfor
Boys saw and plane wood in the carpentry workshop at the St Pancras Schools at Leavesden In Hertfordshire. The schools were opened in by the St Pancras Board of Guardians to house pauper children

New Years Eve in the Workhouse
An illustration by J Barnard Davis of New Years Eve in an unnamed workhouse. At Christmas time, workhouses were decorated and the inmates given treats

Guardian lion statue in Khmer temple ruins, Ta Prohm, Angkor, Siem Riep, Cambodia

Domestic Sheep, Merino, flock walking in grassland, guarded by Spanish Mastiff, Extremadura, Spain, april

Deity guardian sculptures in Khmer Hindu temple, Banteay Srei, Angkor, Siem Riep, Cambodia

Domestic Dog, livestock guardian sheepdog, barking, guarding sheep flock, near Saxon village of Soars, Transylvania, Romania, october

Domestic Dog, Spanish Mastiff, adult male, standing in grassland, Extremadura, Spain, april

Domestic Dog, Spanish Mastiff, immature female, standing, Extremadura, Spain, april

Camargue Horse, herd, being herded by mounted gardians, running in wetland habitat, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

Camargue Horse, five adults, with mounted gardians, walking in wetland habitat, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

Camargue Horse, stallion, with mounted gardian, standing in wetland habitat, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

Domestic Sheep, flock with livestock guardian sheepdog, coming to drink at pool in steppe habitat, Extremadura, Spain, august

Guardians Board Room, Union Workhouse, Weymouth, Dorset
Exterior view of the Board of Guardians meeting room at the Weymouth Union workhouse, Wyke Road, Weymouth, Dorset. The workhouse later became Portway Hospital but has now been converted to

Board of Guardians election leaflet, South Wales
A Board of Guardians election leaflet, urging the electorate to vote only for Jones and Morgan. Jabez Jones (the father of W E Jones) is pictured on the right

Board of Guardians, Lexden and Winstree Union, Essex
A group portrait of the Board of Guardians of the Lexden and Winstree Poor Law Union in Essex. The Board oversaw the operation of the union and its workhouse

Will Crooks, Labour MP
Will Crooks (1852-1921) was a socialist politician who grew up in the Poplar district of East London where his family spent some time in a workhouse

Manchester Board of Guardians, Officers and Ex-Chairmen
The Chairman (Hugh Fay, centre), Vice Chairman (William Reid, left of centre) and Clerk (F.W. Greenhalgh) of the 1930-31 Manchester Board of Guardians

Manchester Board of Guardians Offices
The Manchester Board of Guardians Offices at All Saints, Manchester

Menu from Halifax Union Board of Guardians dinner
The cover of the commemorative menu at the Halifax Union Board of Guardians final dinner. The abolition of all the countrys Boards of Guardians after April 1930 marked the end of the workhouse system

Hull Poor Law Guardians
A Board of Guardians was elected annually by the ratepayers of Hull, Yorkshire, to administer poor relief in the city. This group portrait of the 1912 Board - all men - was taken in front of the main

Beefeaters at the Tower of London
Beefeaters, guardians of the Tower of London, line up in full uniform as they are greeted by military officers

Guardians of the Sikh Refugee caravan
Armed Sikh men on horseback act as the self-appointed guardians fo the column of refugees travelling from East Punjab to Pakistan and safety following the partition of india

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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.