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Circus elephants on parade, Eastbourne, SussexCircus elephants on parade in Eastbourne, Sussex, watched with fascination by adults and children. Date: circa 1962
The Kings Cameleopard -- George IVs giraffeThe Kings Cameleopard -- King George IVs giraffe, the first one in Britain, a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt. 1827
Giant tortoise being fed at Tring ParkIn 1897 Walter Rothschild despatched explorer Charles Harris to the Galapagos islands to collect a large number of giant tortoises
Emu, rheas and kangaroos at Tring ParkLive animals collected by Walter Rothschild in the grounds of Tring Park, with keeper Mr Marcham, 1890 Date: 1890
London zookeeper in uniform saying farewell to sealOne of the thirty plus employees, Mr Graves, of the Zoological Gardens in London who enlisted for the new army in the early months of the First World War
Cambodian Elephant Date: circa 1904
Martin Alister Campbell Hinton (1883-1961)Portrait of Martin Alister Campbell Hinton, a zoologist and keeper of zoology at the British Museum (Natural History). From Piltdown, A Scientific Forgery
John Edward Gray (1800-1875)Photograph of the notable Keeper of Zoology at the British Museum from 1840
1903 FA Cup Final: Derby County beats Bury 6-0The Football Association Cup Final at the Crystal Palace, where Bury beat Derby County by six goals to nil in the presence of over 63, 000 spectators
A Zebra - presented to Queen VictoriaThe Zebra presented to Queen Victoria by King Menelik II of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) - pictured here at its new home at the New Zebra House at the Royal Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London
Jumbo / LetterIn response to Miss Stevens enquiry Jumbos keeper, Matthew Scott, informs her that the circumference of the elephants hind feet is 5 and the fore feet 5 6"
Beekeeping 1960SA beekeeper wearing protective gloves, jacket, hat and veil removes the Queen Excluder grid from the Brood Box
Idun & Golden ApplesIdun, keeper of the golden apples which keep the gods young
Victorian Scrap - An Elephant Ride at the Zoo. late 19th century
William Foulke, Sheffield United footballerWilliam Foulke, goalkeeper, Sheffield United football team. 1890s
Keepers of Longships Lighthouse, off Lands End, CornwallThree keepers of Longships Lighthouse, off Lands End, Cornwall, in the kitchen area, preparing for their Christmas dinner. Date: circa 1970s
G B Raikes, England Amateur goalkeeper. 1890s
Charity cricket match -- an American university student plays cricket for the first time. Date: circa 1980s
Elephants and their keepers, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1909
Lighthouse bombed with food suppliesA remote lighthouse in bad weather is bombed with pork pies (and, presumably, other food stuffs) by two aeroplanes bringing supplies by air. Date: 1932
Champion heifer at the Royal Cornwall ShowA championship pedigree Charollais heifer and its keeper at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall
Tregony Heavy Horse Show and Country Fayre, Cornwall -- keepers with their beautifully turned out horses. circa 1980s
Champion cow at the Royal Cornwall ShowA champion cow and its keeper at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall
Children riding an Indian elephant, New York Zoological ParkZoo postcard showing three children riding " Gunda" the Indian elephant in the New York Zoological Park. Date: circa 1920
Alaskan brown bear in the New York Zoological ParkZookeeper feeding an alaskan brown bear in the New York Zoological Park. Date: circa 1920
Bits of Old Cambridge - The Lodging House Keeper (and her little black cat, possibly the power behind the throne...). Date: 1903
Lorna Holder talking to a shopkeeper outside jewellery shopLorna Holder talking to the shop keeper outside a jewellery shop in Cairo. The shop keeper, holding a cigarette and dressed in European clothing is pointing to a pendant in the window Date: 1978
Womens Work in Wartime WW1A woman in a smart tailored uniform stands outside a milliners shop, she is described as a portiere or door keeper. Date: circa 1917
Old Maid card game - The Park Keeper. circa 1950s
Fantastic Adventures - Keeper of the Flame by Burt B. Stone. A Beautiful Brunette woman in a sparkly blue dress is held, suspended within a pillar of flame
Animals at a French Zoo - Young Elephants - Two Small elephants with keeper.. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo. Slides about zoo and other animals. Date: circa 1900
Animals at a French Zoo - Sealion - Colour. Sealion and keeper. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo
Animals at a French Zoo - Leading out the camels - camels with keeper. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo. no 65. 31. Date: circa 1900
Zoo - keeper with fox - Zoo keeper with fox. Part of Box 175 Boswell Collection - Zoo. Date: circa 1900
Elephant with passengers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s
Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - StumpedRun-It-Out card game - Stumped - Hows That? mid-20th century
Keepes in the mortuary temple of Ramses III. EgyptKeepes in the mortuary temple of Ramses III. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt
Lighthouse Keeper - Pendeen
Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Duck the Cricketers Daughter. circa 1930s
Football match - Some popular songs for footballersPage from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News depicting various scenes of rugby and football linked to humourus songs of the period Date: 1909
John Finch of FordwichJOHN, baron FINCH of Fordwich Statesman, Speaker of the House, Lord Keeper. Date: 1584 - 1660
Sir Edward Dering - 2SIR EDWARD DERING MP for Kent, Keeper of the Tower [of London], antiquary. with his autograph Date: 1598 - 1644
Sir Edward Dering - 1SIR EDWARD DERING MP for Kent, Keeper of the Tower [of London], antiquary. Date: 1598 - 1644
Thomas Baron CoventryTHOMAS, first baron COVENTRY lawyer and statesman, Keeper of the Great Seal. Date: 1578 - 1640
Sidney ColvinSIDNEY COLVIN - British artist and art critic, Slade Professor of Fine Art, director of the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge, Keeper of Prints & Drawings at British Museum. Date: 1845 - 1927
James Ashley, MerchantJAMES ASHLEY Brandy merchant, keeper of the London Punch House. Date: 1698 - 1776
Thomas AstleTHOMAS ASTLE Antiquary, Keeper of the Records in the Tower of London. Date: 1735 - 1803
Advert for Panda shoes 1948Stylish, comfortable & practical womans shoe in suede & leather with a low heel & a lace- up front with decorative stitching. Date: 1948