Guarded Collection (#5)

Russian Guards
The Polish frontier is heavily guarded by Russian forces, who make the best of things by relaxing in taverns

British mine washed up on the beach
A washed-up submarine mine, probably from the British navy, guarded by two German soldiers at Ostend in Belgium

The civil war in America: the long bridge over the Potomac a
The scene shows the hotly contested border between the forces of the Southern states and the Unionists guarded by cannon and men at night

Baby and Pet Dog
A baby sits up in a white dress and shiny shoes for his portrait, guarded by his faithful pet dog

Swiss Guards
By tradition, the Vatican is guarded by Swiss mercenaries in those fancy uniforms : here, a cart-load of Swiss soldiers gallop to Rome to enlist in the popes service

Mutiny - Prisoners
Cawnpore : prisoners captured during the siege are guarded by Bridget Widdowson, a privates wife

High Rochester Fort
A view of the site of the outpost fort at High Rochester during early excavations in the mid 19th century. The fort guarded the principal Roman road into Scotland

Downing Street 1930S
Number 10 is guarded by a policeman. It has been the offical residence of the British Prime Minister since 1735

Ypres Guarded Wwi
A British soldier guards the ruins of Ypres

The Invisible Prince
Rosalie is guarded by the Cenii

Chicago Riots 1894 - 3
RAILWAY STRIKE AT CHICAGO A mail train is guarded by soldiers against the attacks of the rioting mob

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"Guarded: A Glimpse into the Watchful Eyes of History" Step into a world where guardianship takes many forms. From Jessie M King's enchanting illustrations in the Book of the Dead, to the haunting image of an Ammunition Bus during the First World War, we uncover stories that were once safeguarded. Intrigue surrounds Napoleon at St Helena, as he is closely guarded by the British in a captivating colour lithograph. Meanwhile, a knight stands tall, faithfully guarding The Holy Sepulchre with unwavering dedication. Nature too has its own sentinels - behold the Damara Dik-dik, gracefully standing guard over its territory in Namibia's vast landscapes. And then there are moments frozen in time; Edward VII and Queen Victoria lying-in-state within Westminster Hall - their final resting places watched over solemnly. Delve deeper into history and witness Saint Prisca's divine protection or immerse yourself in feudal times with The Ceremony of Feudal Service from centuries past. Even Louis XI pays a visit to Cardinal Balue imprisoned within an iron cage – his every move meticulously guarded. Through these glimpses into our shared past, we discover that guardianship transcends eras and cultures. It reminds us that even amidst chaos or solitude, someone is always watching over us – be it human or nature itself. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel tales of those who stood steadfastly "guarded.