Sims Collection (#4)

Marking soap for hotels, clubs, etc, Edward Cook and Co Ltd, London, c1903 (1903). Edward Cook and Co registered on 18 October 1898, in the business of soap making for hotels, clubs and households

London County Council Fire Brigade Committee starting on an inspection, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Court of the Cutlers Company: examining the work of their apprentices, London, 1902 (1903). The Worshipful Company of Cutlers is the guild for the trade of knife making and repairing

A Salvation Army dedication, London, c1903 (1903). People at a Salvation Army dedication, also known as a christening. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

A Strand wine bar, London c1903 (1903). Serving port to waiting customers in Shorts wine bar, located to the east of the Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Drawing retorts by hand, South Metropolitan Gasworks, Peckham, London, 1903 (1903). The South Metropolitan Gas Company was founded in 1829. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Punch and Judy show, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Excursion steamboats leaving Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, c1903 (1903). The origins of Fresh Wharf date to the medieval period. It acquired its name as it was the landing place for fresh fish

A sale day at Peter Robinsons department store, Oxford Street, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Tape and telegraph room of the Daily Express newspaper, London, c1900 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Sorting a dust heap at a County Council Depot, London, c1850 (1903). Dust-yards were privately run waste sorting centres, sifting and sorting varying grades of rubbish

Singing to patients at a London hospital, c1901 (1903). Artist: EH Harnock
Singing to patients at a London hospital, c1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Receiving an accident case at Poplar Hospital, London, c1903 (1903).The Poplar Hospital for Accidents opened in 1858 on East India Road under the patronage of the Quaker banker

Bottle selling outside St Bartholomews Hospital, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

On the stones, Islington Cattle Market, London, c1902 (1903). The Metropolitan Cattle Market (later Caledonian Market), Caledonian Road, Islington

Kitchen in a single womens lodging house, Spitalfields, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Sewermen going below, London, c1903 (1903). The modern London sewerage system was developed during the late 19th century. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Queen Victoria Street (junction with Cannon Street), City of London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Look Pleasant, Please!, London, c1903 (1903). A street photographer takes a photograph of a young couple. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

In the Deputy Consul-Generals office at the American Consulate, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

At dinner, St Marylebone Workhouse, London, c1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

In the airing yard, St Marylebone Workhouse, Luxborough Street, London, c1901 (1903). The St Marylebone Workhouse airing yards provided segregated outdoor exercise areas for each class of inmate

Tottenham Court Road corner, London, c1903 (1903). Tottenham Court Road at its at the junction with Oxford Street. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Grooming costers donkeys, London, c1903 (1903). View of stables and donkeys for hire to costers (or costermongers), street traders selling fruit and vegetables. From Living London, Vol

Ready to start legging a canal boat, London, c1890 (1903). Two leggers ready to move the canal boat through the tunnel, by propelling the boat with their feet against the tunnel wall

The Reading Room at the British Museum, London, c1903 (1903). The Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877). Construction began in 1854 and was completed in 1857

Sale of unredeemed goods at Debenham, Storr and Sons auction rooms, London, c1903 (1903)
Sale of unredeemed goods at Debenham, Storr and Sons auction rooms, Covent Garden, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Baseball, the national game of the United States, was played by American troops while in England. The King receiving a captain, 1918, (1935)

Sunshine and Wind, c1907. Artist: Charles Sims
Sunshine and Wind, c1907. From The Studio Volume 41. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

The Countess of Rocksavage and Her Son, 1922 (1935). Artist: Charles Sims
The Countess of Rocksavage and Her Son, c1922 (1935). After the painting by Charles Sims, R.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 19. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

The Shower, c20th century. Artist: Charles Sims
The Shower, c20th century. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

The Big Sister, c20th century. Artist: Charles Sims
The Big Sister, c20th century. From The Studio Volume 108. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1934]

An Interior Scene: a bedroom designed by Mme. Gloria Silva at the Hotel Metropole, London, (1922). Artist: Charles Sims
An Interior Scene: a bedroom designed by Mme. Gloria Silva at the Hotel Metropole, London. The Hotel Metropole was commissioned by the Gordon Hotels company

George Robert Sims, British journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist, 1884. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
George Robert Sims, British journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IV, July to December, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue

The Coming of Spring, 1913. Artist: Charles Sims
The Coming of Spring. From The Connoisseur Vol XXXV [Otto Limited, London, 1913.]

General Pershing arriving at Liverpool, 8 June 1917, (c1920). American soldier John Joseph Pershing, Commander-in-chief of the United Expeditionary Force; Walter H Page

The Prince of Wales and Admiral William Sims, Cambridge, 1921. The future King Edward VIII in academic robes. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

George V, 1924. Artist: Charles Sims
George V, 1924. Portrait of the king (1865-1936) in ceremonial dress

The Ever Open Door by George R. Sims and H. H. Herbert. First produced at the Aldwych Theatre, on 6th September 1913. The caption reads The Earl of Dereham

The English Rose by George R. Sims and Robert Buchanan
The English Rose by George R. Sims (2 September 1847 4 September 1922) and Robert Buchanan (18 August 1841 10 June 1901). First produced at The Adelphi Theatre, on 2nd August 1890

Cartoon, Henry James Byron, dramatist
Cartoon of Henry James Byron (1835-1884), the English dramatist, editor, journalist, director, theatre manager, novelist and actor. Seen here surrounded by posters advertising plays by other writers

Cartoon, George Robert Sims, writer
Cartoon, George Robert Sims (1847-1922), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist, seen here dressed as a policeman

Cartoon, The Two Herberts (Gladstone and Reeves)
Cartoon, The Two Herberts, Herbert Gladstone (left, 1854-1930) and Herbert Sims Reeves (right, 1855-1930) -- they have not distanced the old men yet

Amsterdam, a ballet by R Sims and C Fletcher
Amsterdam, a ballet in three scenes by George R Sims and Charles Fletcher, with music by Herman Finck. Described as new by The Stage Year Book 1910 when produced at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Caricature of John Sims Reeves, English tenor
Caricature of the operatic, oratorio and ballad singer John Sims Reeves (1821-1900) -- Mr Sims Reeves introduces a new tenor. 1880

Caricature of George Robert Sims, English writer
Caricature of George Robert Sims (1847-1922), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist. Despite his uncertain health through over-indulging, he was a prolific writer. 1881

Cartoon, Burnand, Byron and Sims in hospital -- All In
Cartoon, three prominent writers ill in hospital -- F C Burnand (1836-1917), H J Byron (1835-1884) and G R Sims (1847-1922)

Caricature of Wilson Barrett, actor, manager and playwright
Caricature of Wilson Barrett (William Henry Barrett; 1846-1904), actor, theatre manager and playwright. One of the " Lights of London"

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