George Clarke Collection

The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court
1049834 The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court, Scene during the Examination of William Kurr (engraving) by Durand

George Clarke, Esq. of Hackney (oil on canvas)
3499809 George Clarke, Esq. of Hackney (oil on canvas) by Jackson, Gilbert (fl.1621-40); Hackney Museum, London Borough of Hackney, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of of a standing man)

CM31 4416 David Vardy, George Clarke, VW Rhella Golf Gti
David Vardy, George Clarke, VW Rhella Golf Gti, Birth of Stage Rallying, Forest Rally Stage, The Maestros - Motorsports Great All-Rounders, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood House, Chichester

CJ9 0873 David Vardy, George Clarke, VW Rhella Golf Gti
David Vardy, George Clarke, VW Rhella Golf Gti, Birth of Stage Rallying, Forest Rally Stage, The Maestros - Motorsports Great All-Rounders, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood House, Chichester

A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory, 21 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory, 21 December 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to

Sudden Commencements of Blizzards. April 30th, 1911. May 31st, 1911. September 1st, 1911. (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Dr. Simpson in the Hut at the Other End of the Telephone Timing the Observation, c1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965)

Dr. Simpson Sending Up a Balloon, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson Sending Up a Balloon, 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to the Pole

Dr. Simpson at the Unifilar Magnetometer, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson at the Unifilar Magnetometer, 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Letter from Henry St John to George Clarke, 27th June 1715. Artist: Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke
Letter from Henry St John, Viscount Bolingbroke, to George Clarke, formerly Secretary at War, 27th June 1715. Letter written from Belle Vue near Lyons

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George Clarke was a multi-talented individual who made significant contributions in various fields. From his involvement in the Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court to his portrayal as George Clarke, Esq. Of Hackney in an oil on canvas painting, he left a mark on history. Not only did George Clarke excel in legal matters, but he also had a passion for automobiles. In photographs like CM31 4416 and CJ9 0873, we see him alongside a VW Rhella Golf Gti, showcasing his love for cars and perhaps even hinting at his adventurous spirit. However, it wasn't just law and cars that captivated George Clarke's interests; he was also an artist himself. His paintings such as A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911 and A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911 depict scenes of intense weather conditions with remarkable detail. These artworks by George Clarke Simpson demonstrate both his artistic talent and fascination with nature's power. Dr. Simpson's scientific endeavors are also well-documented through captivating images captured by Herbert Ponting. Whether it be Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory or Sending Up a Balloon in 1911 or operating the Unifilar Magnetometer instrument, these photographs showcase Dr. Simpson's dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. One particularly poignant image is Captain Scott's Last Birthday Dinner on June 6th, 1911—painted by Herbert Ponting—a reminder of the tragic events surrounding Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to Antarctica where Dr. Simpson played an important role. In summary, George Clarke was not just one-dimensional; he encompassed many facets within him—an accomplished lawyer involved in high-profile trials like The Trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt at the Central Criminal Court; an automobile enthusiast seen posing beside VW Rhella Golf Gti cars; a talented artist capturing powerful blizzards on canvas; and a dedicated scientist working alongside Dr.