Keepers Collection (#3)

Riding elephants bedecked for the Peace Day celebrations, 19th July 1919 (b / w photo)
1262600 Riding elephants bedecked for the Peace Day celebrations, 19th July 1919 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

An Ostrich cart ride with children and keepers George Blore
1762487 An Ostrich cart ride with children and keepers George Blore and William Dexter at London Zoo, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Bond

Elephant rides at London Zoo, July 1936 (b / w photo)
1762506 Elephant rides at London Zoo, July 1936 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: The four Mahouts are keepers J)

A female Indian Elephant Nellie, with keeper Waterson at London Zoo
1762501 A female Indian Elephant Nellie, with keeper Waterson at London Zoo, April 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A keepers wife bottle-feeds a newborn Polar Bear cub, London Zoo, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
1762495 A keepers wife bottle-feeds a newborn Polar Bear cub, London Zoo, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

An Ostrich cart ride with children and keepers George Blore
1762488 An Ostrich cart ride with children and keepers George Blore and William Dexter at London Zoo, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Bond

Keeper Harry Warwick bottle feeds a baby Warthog at London Zoo
1547250 Keeper Harry Warwick bottle feeds a baby Warthog at London Zoo, in August 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Keepers A. Church, Charles Eyles and H. Robertson trying to lead a baby Asian Elephant
2962618 Keepers A. Church, Charles Eyles and H. Robertson trying to lead a baby Asian Elephant on a rope, London Zoo, September 1919 (b/w photo) by Bond

Three Indian Elephants giving visitor rides at London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
2662479 Three Indian Elephants giving visitor rides at London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Keeper Charlie Philips holding hands with a sitting Black Bear at London Zoo
2662467 Keeper Charlie Philips holding hands with a sitting Black Bear at London Zoo, pre 1930 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Giant Centipede is carefully held up by its keeper, London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
2662464 A Giant Centipede is carefully held up by its keeper, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Female Burmese Elephant Mo Gay Ko with trainer Law Wee Lee outside the Elephant
2639457 Female Burmese Elephant Mo Gay Ko with trainer Law Wee Lee outside the Elephant House with a keeper and another elephant in the background, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles
2639470 Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Keepers Jack Milbourne, H Robertson and Thomas train a young Asian Elephant, London Zoo
2634928 Keepers Jack Milbourne, H Robertson and Thomas train a young Asian Elephant, London Zoo, May 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2634922 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)

Asian elephant rides with crowds of onlookers at London Zoo, 1922 (b / w photo)
2629020 Asian elephant rides with crowds of onlookers at London Zoo, 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Female Asiatic Elephant Sundermalah having her feet trimmed by her keepers at
3550630 Female Asiatic Elephant Sundermalah having her feet trimmed by her keepers at London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Sundermalah having her front foot trimmed by one keeper, with a file
3550633 Sundermalah having her front foot trimmed by one keeper, with a file, as another sits on her back, London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Female Asiatic Elephant Sundermalah having her feet trimmed by her keepers at
3550631 Female Asiatic Elephant Sundermalah having her feet trimmed by her keepers at London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Tragedy at the Zoological Garden (colour litho)
2778550 Tragedy at the Zoological Garden (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragedy at the Zoological Garden)

A Monkey War (Colour Litho)
2777763 A Monkey War (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A monkey war. At the Zoological Garden in London)

Red Handed (colour litho)
726895 Red Handed (colour litho) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Handed, from the painting by George Goodwin Kilburne)

Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho)
2815120 Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous cures)

Exciting Escape Of Several Kangaroos From A London Train Station (Colour Litho)
2798645 Exciting Escape Of Several Kangaroos From A London Train Station (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Van Amburgh and Cos Menagerie and Colossal Golden Chariot (colour litho)
2959540 Van Amburgh and Cos Menagerie and Colossal Golden Chariot (colour litho) by Bacon, John E. (fl.1859); 212.1x200 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Keepers with young male African Elephant Kiberenge, London Zoo
2967817 Keepers with young male African Elephant Kiberenge, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A keeper with a Bactrian camel which is giving a young girl a ride on its neck
2634924 A keeper with a Bactrian camel which is giving a young girl a ride on its neck, London Zoo, September 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond

Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles
2639471 Adult female Indian Elephant, Assam Lukhi with keeper Charles Eyles, having her feet trimmed at London Zoo, September 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2639452 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)

Larry Casey and John Connolly posed in their winter uniforms in the snow, Isham Park
1078947 Larry Casey and John Connolly posed in their winter uniforms in the snow, Isham Park, Inwood, New York City, March 7, 1915 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Crowds watching visitors embarking on an elephant ride, overseen by keeper Arthur Church
2627282 Crowds watching visitors embarking on an elephant ride, overseen by keeper Arthur Church, April 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond

Newly arrived baby Pygmy Forest Elephant Tiny, with her keepers Robertson
2563684 Newly arrived baby Pygmy Forest Elephant Tiny, with her keepers Robertson, Stimpson and Milbourn at London Zoo, October 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond

Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, Turkish keepers (b / w photo)
5214320 Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, Turkish keepers (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre, Turkish keepers)

Asian Elephants with their keepers, including Charles Eyles, at London Zoo
2561125 Asian Elephants with their keepers, including Charles Eyles, at London Zoo, April 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Gentoo Penguins with keeper Albert White, London Zoo, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
1762498 Gentoo Penguins with keeper Albert White, London Zoo, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

An Indian Elephant, with keeper, taking small children for a ride at London Zoo, c
1762483 An Indian Elephant, with keeper, taking small children for a ride at London Zoo, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Female Asian Elephant Indiarani being fitted with a saddle, by keepers
1220077 Female Asian Elephant Indiarani being fitted with a saddle, by keepers, at the north side of the Elephant House. London Zoo, August 1920 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Mazawattee Tea Cart, drawn by a team of zebras, outside the Zoological Society of
1275253 A Mazawattee Tea Cart, drawn by a team of zebras, outside the Zoological Society of Londons Regents Park offices, June 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Californian Sealion performs for its keeper at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)
1262613 A Californian Sealion performs for its keeper at London Zoo, July 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Riding animals bedecked for the Peace Day celebrations, 19th July 1919 (b / w photo)
1262603 Riding animals bedecked for the Peace Day celebrations, 19th July 1919 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A young Malayan Tapir with keeper at London Zoo, 18th October 1921 (b / w photo)
1268696 A young Malayan Tapir with keeper at London Zoo, 18th October 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

The Queens Departure from Germany (engraving)
1101422 The Queens Departure from Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Departure from Germany)

Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa (colour photo)
3093695 Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa)

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"Guardians of Time: Unveiling the Tales of Keepers" Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499: Amidst the bustling streets of old Hong Kong, keepers stood as silent sentinels, preserving the city's rich heritage. Flannan Isles Lighthouse: Perched on treacherous cliffs, lighthouse keepers braved storms and solitude to guide ships safely through unforgiving waters. Soccer Action - The Save. : In the heat of a thrilling match, goalkeepers become heroes with their acrobatic saves that defy gravity and secure victory for their teams. Keeper's Cottage, banks of the River Orwell, Suffolk: Nestled along tranquil riverbanks, keeper's cottages whispered tales of simpler times and offered solace from the chaos beyond. LIGHTHOUSEKEEPERS DIE: A haunting mystery shrouded in maritime lore; three keepers vanished without a trace from Eddystone Lighthouse—leaving behind unanswered questions that still linger today. Putting bee-hives into mourning 1856: Beekeepers mourned as hives were emptied by an unknown affliction—a poignant reminder of our delicate bond with nature and its fragile guardians. Major Richardson and his messenger dogs: In war-torn landscapes, brave soldiers relied on loyal canine companions to deliver messages across enemy lines—a testament to trust between man and beast. Kirdi Village, Mokolo, Cameroon, Africa: Deep within African villages lie hidden stories where community elders act as cultural gatekeepers—preserving traditions passed down through generations. Three keepers trapped on Eddystone lighthouse in Plymouth: Battling against ferocious storms that threatened their very existence; these courageous souls clung onto hope while awaiting rescue amidst towering waves. The Kings Cameleopard — George IV’s giraffe.