Simpson Collection (page 2)

Menu, Simpsons Grand Divan Tavern, Strand, London
Wartime menu (Bill of Fare), Simpsons Grand Divan Tavern, Strand, London -- including a Ministry of Food Control Order relating to the need for rationing. (1 of 2) 1917

The conqueror of Palestine at Beyrout(Beirut), 1919
British army officers in front of the tablet that was erected to commemorate the occupation of Beyrout(Beirut) and Tripoli by the 21st Army Corps

Abdication crisis, Herman Rogers talking to a journalist
Herman Rogers, close friends of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII, pictured talking to a journalist across the gate at the Villa Lou Viei, Cannes

King Edward VIII & Mrs Simpson at Royal Ascot, 1936
King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, pictured with his future wife, Wallis Simpson, at Royal Ascot in June 1936. Date: 1936

Market Street, Aberdeen, 19th century, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Market Street, Aberdeen, 19th century, (1946). Street scene in the city of Aberdeen on the north coast of Scotland. From " Life Among the Scots", by Janet Adam Smith. [Collins, London, 1946]

1st day Cover - Wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson
Commemorative First day Cover - 3rd June, 1937 - The wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson in France at the Chateau de Cande at Monts. Date: 1937

Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures, 1937. Edward (1894-1972) ruled from ruled 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936

King Edward VIII with Wallis Simpson
King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), (king from 20 January to 11 December 1936), pictured with his wife Wallis Simpson (1896-1986) on board a boat waving circa 1960s

Fort Belvedere, Windsor
A view of Fort Belvedere in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire. Workmen are constructing a sun bath house for the Prince of Wales and Wallis Simpson. Date: 1930s

Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham - looking west from Monument Road (note Church of the Redeemer - left and Simpson & Sons Butchers - right) Date: 1911

George Bernard Shaw
Caricature by Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Date: 1905

Rudyard Kipling
Caricature by Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Date: 1905

Maxim Gorky
Caricature by Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Date: 1905

Max Beerbohm
Caricature by Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Date: 1905

J W Simpson

Scott's Antarctic Expedition Simpson launch weather balloon
Scott's Antarctic Expedition Simpson launching a weather balloon

Simpson inflating a weather balloon

WW2 - Salute To the Brave
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Salute To The Brace, written by Clementine Hunter. The image a folder of documents and a pistol. Date: circa 1940s

Elizabeth Inchbald, English novelist, actress, dramatist
Elizabeth Inchbald (nee Simpson, 1753-1821), English novelist, actress and dramatist Date: circa 1796

Morning Haze
A landscape oil painting of an enormous, yet shallow distant mountain with a purple hue, forming the background of a countryside scene in which a cottage is nestled centrally. Date: circa 1921

Woman In Orange
A portrait oil painting of a young woman, wearing a bright orange top and purple skirt, sitting on a bank in the countryside, with her hand placed on her hip. Date: circa 1920

Balcony View
A pencil sketch of an interior room, looking through a balcony doorway, which overlooks a city. Date: circa 1920

Vegetable Market
A painting showing the hustle and bustle of a vegetable market, with customers browsing the stalls of merchants. Date: circa 1916

Frank William Brangwyn
An illustration of Welsh artist, printmaker, illustrator and designer, Frank William Brangwyn, who was famed for producing works of art in a very wide range of mediums. Date: circa 1915

Mountain Landscape
A landscape painting of some countryside houses, nestled amongst some tree laden hills, with a great, looming mountain set behind. Date: circa 1915

Rozinka
A portrait painting of a sly looking woman, wearing a red covering with a large, fully bloomed pink rose upon her shoulder. Date: circa 1915

Book cover, Lusitania by Colin Simpson. Date: 1972

The George Inn, Southwark
Etching showing The George Inn, a 17th century authentic pub with great oak beams, situated in Southwark, a borough in South London. Date: circa 1930

Polhill, Sevenoaks
Landscape etching of Polhill, a Hamlet in Sevenoaks, Kent, England. Date: circa 1930

Leicestershire Hunt
Oil painting showing a great Hunt in Leicestershire, involving many red coated men on horseback and beagle dogs. Date: circa 1926

Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Edward, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972) previously Edward VIII, and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), leaving their Paris home in Boulevard Suchet. Date: 1939

Duchess of Windsor writing
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986) at home in Boulevard Suchet. Date: 1939

?Capture & Death of the Shahzadaghs?, 1857. Coloured lithograph from The Campaign in India 1857-58 from drawings made during the eventful period of the Great Mutiny

Signing a contract at Simpsons of Piccadilly, London
A group of men signing a contract at Simpsons of Piccadilly, a large retail shop in Central London selling quality clothing for men which opened in 1936. Date: mid 20th century

General Sir James Simpson, 1792 - 1868
3062060 General Sir James Simpson, 1792 - 1868. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Army officer of the 19th century who commanded the British Troops in)

Heliopolis - As it Is, 1878 (watercolour)
544831 Heliopolis - As it Is, 1878 (watercolour) by Simpson, William (1832-1898); (add.info.: English tourists galloping donkeys, ignoring antiquities such as Obelisk of Senusert)

Black East India ducks and black Cayuga ducks
5912878 Black East India ducks and black Cayuga ducks. by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Black East India ducks, Anas platyrhynchos, and black Cayuga ducks, Anas rubripes. G. S)

Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912872 Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo)

Nigel Simpson Rotherham Rugby Union Rotherham V Gloucester Rotherham 04 September 2000 Date: 04 September 2000

Gordon Simpson Scotland Rugby Union 20 October 1999 Date: 20 October 1999

Sherone Simpson Womens 100m Womens 100m Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

John Simpson Middlesex CCC Middlesex County Cricket Club Squad Photo London, England, Uk 08 April 2013 Date: 08 April 2013

Bob Simpson Lancashire CCC Head Coach 05 April 2000 Date: 05 April 2000

Paul Simpson England Volvo PGA Championship Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey 22 May 2003 Date: 22 May 2003

Webb Simpson USA Northern Trust Open Round 1 Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Ca, USA 04 February 2010 Date: 04 February 2010

Scott Simpson USA, 05 April 1995 Date: 05 April 1995

Rod Simpson On Mobile Race Horse Trainer 20 October 1997 Date: 20 October 1997

Rod Simpson & Gay Kelleway Racehorse Trainers 20 October 1997 Date: 20 October 1997

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"Simpson: A Tapestry of History, Royalty, and Innovation" Step into the world of Simpson, where history comes alive through captivating moments. From the Duke and Duchess of Windsor strolling with their beloved pugs to a grand feast depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, this collection transports us across centuries. In 1944, amidst turmoil, we witness General Lee surrendering to General Grant at Appomattox Court House—an iconic symbol of peace restored within a divided nation. Thomas Nast's remarkable painting immortalizes this historic event. The Tatler front-cover showcases the elegance and grace of the Duchess of Windsor—a true embodiment of style and sophistication. Joining her are distinguished figures like General Dempsey, General Hodges, Field-Marshal Montgomery—leaders who shaped our world. Venturing further back in time, we encounter Heavy Brigade/Simpson—a powerful alliance that left an indelible mark on military strategy. The first flight of Hawk XX154 takes us soaring through skies as innovation propels us forward. Simpsons' dedication to research is evident as they delve into anaesthetics during the 1840s—an era when medical breakthroughs revolutionized patient care. Their commitment to progress extends beyond medicine; an advertisement for Wills Coffee House from c. 1700 exemplifies their diverse interests. Ulysses S. Grant's presidential ambitions take center stage in Joseph Keppler's satirical cartoon from 1880—the Modern Wandering Jew seeking a third term based on his war record. This political commentary reflects America's ever-evolving landscape. Amidst these historical narratives emerges Queen Maeve—a figure shrouded in myth and legend whose influence echoes throughout Irish folklore. Simpson embodies more than just a name—it represents an intertwining tapestry woven with threads from various epochs: royalty mingling with pugs; feasts etched onto fabric; generals forging peace; the allure of a duchess; military prowess in action.