Sidney Collection (#13)

Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt, and WW1 poem
A portrait of Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt (1853-1917), who ruled from 1914-1917, during the British protectorate. On either side of him is a poem by Sidney Low, entitled The Martyrs

Penshurst, Kent
Rebuilding work in progress at Penshurst, Kent, home of the Sidney family. Date: 1843

Capture of Rimskaya during Russian Civil War
Capture of Rimskaya, near Archangel in northern Russia, by the Syren Force Artillery during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War. Date: 3 August 1919

Philippa Baillie
PHILIPPA ELIZA SIDNEY BAILLIE, (nee Smythe) wife of Henry James Baillie M.P. Date: ? - 1854

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. Over the Top for You. American World War I Liberty Loan poster, 1918, by Sidney H. Riesenberg

ASTRONOMY: URSA MAJOR. Astronomical chart showing the Ursa Major constellation in the shape of a bear. Hand colored etching by Sidney Hall, c1825

SAUL & WITCH OF ENDOR. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Sidney Mount

SILENT STILL: MAN & WOMAN. Mary Duncan and Sidney Blackmer in Kismet

POTASH AND PERLMUTTER. Silent film still, 1923

SIDNEY POITIER (1924-). American actor

Thatcher Sidney Chun - Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), carrying the thatch upon his shoulder before thatching a roof at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England

Thatcher, Sidney Chun - thatching a roof at Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), at work thatching a roof at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England - date: 1950s

Thatcher, Sidney Chun, thatching a roof at Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), at work thatching a roof at Marlborough, Wiltshire, England - date: 1950s

Guards take aim in Sidney Street, East London
Members of the First Battalion Scots Guards lying in the roadway, taking aim during the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London

Winston Churchill in Sidney Street, East London
Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, together with policemen and civilians, during the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London

HURRICANE PROTOTYPE
Sidney Camms F36/34 monoplane will develop into the Hurricane, the most efficient if not the most glamorous of the Royal Air Forces fighters

Philip Sidney
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY poet and soldier Knighted in 1580

Sj Perelman / Morgan
SIDNEY JOSEPH PERELMAN American writer: humorist, journalist and dramatist

Sidney (Oliver)
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY poet and soldier

Sylvia Sidney / Postcard
SYLVIA SIDNEY (Sophia Kosow) American film actress, also on TV

Cossit House Museum dating from 1878), Town of Sidney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Siege of Sidney Street
Various scenes from the Siege of Sidney Street

Pembroke / Mary Herbert
MARY HERBERT nee SIDNEY COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE Patron of poets, and founder of Pembroke College, Cambridge

William Sidney Smith / Col
SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH English naval commander

Sidney Smith (Eckstein)
SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH naval commander, depicted at the siege of Acre in Palestine

Mary Countess Pembroke 2
Mary Sidney, countess of PEMBROKE, wife of Henry Herbert, second earl writer and patron of the arts depicted in her old age

Mary Countess Pembroke
Mary Sidney, countess of PEMBROKE, wife of Henry Herbert, second earl writer and patron of the arts

Tate Gallery Postcard
The Tate Gallery, Millbank, London, opened in 1897 : the architect is Sidney R J Smith Junior, and Sir Henry Tate, the sugar refiner, paid for it out of his own pocket

SIR SIDNEY LEE 1859-1926
SIR SIDNEY LEE An eminent English man of letters who edited the Dictionary of National Biography and wrote the life of Shakespeare

Philip Sidney Jousts
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY taking part in a tournament at Whitehall, London

Mystery - Lady of Night
LADY OF THE NIGHT by Sidney Horler... the Riviera expresses minister to wealth and the great ones of the Earth

Churchill at Sidney Street
WINSTON CHURCHILL, then Home Secretary, is seen with a with a posse of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, London

Sidney Webb (Russell)
SIDNEY WEBB economist and social theorist

Sidney Herbert / Stodart
SIDNEY HERBERT 1ST BARON HERBERT OF LEA 2nd son of the 11th Earl of Pembroke British MP from 1832 - 1860

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Sidney Sussex College, located in Cambridge, England, is not just a place of academic excellence but also holds historical significance. From the famous Sidney Street Siege in East London involving Winston Churchill to being mentioned in iconic literary works like "The Hound of the Baskervilles, " Sidney has left its mark. In Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, illustrator Sidney Paget brought the detective and his trusted companion Dr. John Watson to life. Their adventures unfolded within the pages of The Strand magazine, captivating readers with thrilling tales such as "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" and "Adventure of the Second Stain. " Paget's illustrations vividly depicted Holmes questioning suspects and working tirelessly on cases. As we delve into these stories, we find ourselves transported alongside Dr. Watson observing Sherlock Holmes diligently unraveling mysteries from their corner in a first-class carriage or witnessing him deep in thought while examining evidence. Doyle's words come alive through Paget's drawings, capturing our imagination as we join them on their investigations. Beyond literature, it also witnessed remarkable moments outside its walls. In 1956 at Colston Hall in Bristol, jazz legends Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet graced its stage with their mesmerizing performances. From historic events like the infamous siege to fictional escapades woven by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself, Sidney remains an integral part of various narratives that have captivated audiences for generations. Whether it be through academia or artistic expression, this name continues to evoke curiosity and intrigue among those who encounter it – forever leaving an indelible mark on history and culture alike.