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Background imageSims Collection: Two Little Vagabonds by George R Sims & Arthur Shirley

Two Little Vagabonds by George R Sims & Arthur Shirley
Promotional postcard for Two Little Vagabonds by George R. Sims and Arthur Shirley from Les Deux Gosses by Pierre Decourcelle (Theatre de lAmbigu-Comique, Paris, 19th February 1896)

Background imageSims Collection: The Lights O London by George R Sims

The Lights O London by George R Sims
Promotional postcard for The Lights O London by George R. Sims. First produced Princesss Theatre, 10th September 1881. Centre pages of a four-page American flyer for H. R. Jacobs Company

Background imageSims Collection: Advertisement for Tatcho - George R. Sims hair restorer, 189

Advertisement for Tatcho - George R. Sims hair restorer, 189
Tatcho - George R. Sims hair restorer, as endorsed by celebrity actress Cora Urquahart Potter. Prevents hair loss and greying. Date: 1892

Background imageSims Collection: Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies agricultural machinery

Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies agricultural machinery
An advert for Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Ltd(Orwell Works, Ipswich) portable traction engines and steam powered thrashing machines

Background imageSims Collection: The Ever Open Door by George R. Sims and H. H. Herbert

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

Background imageSims Collection: The English Rose by George R. Sims and Robert Buchanan

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

Background imageSims Collection: Cartoon, Henry James Byron, dramatist

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

Background imageSims Collection: Cartoon, George Robert Sims, writer

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

Background imageSims Collection: Cartoon, The Two Herberts (Gladstone and Reeves)

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

Background imageSims Collection: Amsterdam, a ballet by R Sims and C Fletcher

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

Background imageSims Collection: Caricature of John Sims Reeves, English tenor

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

Background imageSims Collection: Caricature of George Robert Sims, English writer

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

Background imageSims Collection: Cartoon, Burnand, Byron and Sims in hospital -- All In

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)

Background imageSims Collection: Caricature of Wilson Barrett, actor, manager and playwright

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"

Background imageSims Collection: Caricature of the singer John Sims Reeves

Caricature of the singer John Sims Reeves
Caricature of the operatic, oratorio and ballad singer John Sims Reeves -- An Upper Tenor. circa 1880s

Background imageSims Collection: Group photo, women police officers in cricket team

Group photo, women police officers in cricket team
Group photo, women police officers in a cricket team. They include WPC Haywood (centre, holding cup), Commander Sally Hubbard, ? Summers, Superintendent Joan Partridge, ? Sims

Background imageSims Collection: James Sims

James Sims (1741 - 1820) - medical practitioner, President of the Medical Society of London

Background imageSims Collection: Pot-Pourri by James Tanner

Pot-Pourri by James Tanner
Promotional postcard for Pot-Pourri by James Tanner; music Napoleon Lambelet. First produced Coronet, 3rd April and Avenue Theatre, 9th June 1899

Background imageSims Collection: The Harbour Lights by George R Sims

The Harbour Lights by George R Sims
Promotional postcard for Harbour Lights by George R. Sims. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 23rd December 1885. Lt. Kingsley is holding Lina Nelson, first played by Jessica Milward

Background imageSims Collection: Ransomes, Sims and Jeffries advert by Heath Robinson

Ransomes, Sims and Jeffries advert by Heath Robinson
One of the latest types of motor lawn mowers for enabling the housewife to carry on while mowing the lawn. Advertisement by William Heath Robinson for Ransomes motorised lawn mowers. Date: 1928

Background imageSims Collection: Royal Academy artists caricatured by Hynes

Royal Academy artists caricatured by Hynes
The Four Men Who Were Hung - and Thus Was Justice Done! Four notable painters caricatured by Hynes in The Bystander. Top left is A. J

Background imageSims Collection: Tatler cover - George V at Independence Day baseball match

Tatler cover - George V at Independence Day baseball match
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring King George V, accompanied by Admiral Sims, shaking hands with Captain Mims, the US Army Baseball Captain

Background imageSims Collection: George R. Sims Dagonet Ballads - The Workhouse

George R. Sims Dagonet Ballads - The Workhouse
An illustration inspired by In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse - one of the Dagonet Ballads written by George R Sims in 1877

Background imageSims Collection: Rear Admiral William Sims in Ireland

Rear Admiral William Sims in Ireland
Rear Admiral William Sims (1858-1936) - An Admiral in the US Navy who, in the First World War commanded all the US naval forces in Europe. He also served twice as President of the Naval War College

Background imageSims Collection: Lily Hanbury. Actress

Lily Hanbury. Actress. Her extensive repertory included, Countess Wintersen in The Stranger; Hetty Preene in GR Sims Lights o London; and Petra in Ibsens Enemy the People

Background imageSims Collection: Ransomes Lawn Mowers

Ransomes Lawn Mowers
Advertisement for Ransomes Lawn Mowers purchased by the Queen and Princess Victoriaof Prussia. Available from Ransomes, Sims and Jeffries Ltd of Ipswich

Background imageSims Collection: Donizetti / Lucia

Donizetti / Lucia
A dramatic moment from the English production, with Madame Dorus-Gras as Lucia, Sims Reeves as Edgardo

Background imageSims Collection: John Sims Reeves

John Sims Reeves
JOHN SIMS REEVES English tenor



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