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Simpson Collection (#3)

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Background imageSimpson Collection: Rod Simpson & Gay Kelleway

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

Background imageSimpson Collection: Rod Simpson

Rod Simpson Race Horse Trainer 08 January 1998 Date: 08 January 1998

Background imageSimpson Collection: The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862 (pencil and w / c, with touches of white and gum arabic)

The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862 (pencil and w / c, with touches of white and gum arabic)
1196748 The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862 (pencil and w/c, with touches of white and gum arabic) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99)

Background imageSimpson Collection: Where theres a will theres a way

Where theres a will theres a way
LLM456457 Where theres a will theres a way by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where theres a will theres a way)

Background imageSimpson Collection: Grantham Coronation celebrations 1937

Grantham Coronation celebrations 1937
Celebrations in a Grantham back street for the coronation of George VI and his wife Elizabeth as King and Queen of the United Kingdom on 12 May 1937 Date: 1937

Background imageSimpson Collection: Marriage of Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor to Wallace Simpson

Marriage of Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor to Wallace Simpson
June 37d 1937 - marriage of Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor to Wallace Simpson in France, following his abdication from the British throne

Background imageSimpson Collection: WW II 1945 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

WW II 1945 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
End of World War II 1945 - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill visits the Siegried Line Dragons Teeth - also Field Marshall Mongomery and General Simpson

Background imageSimpson Collection: End of WW II - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill

End of WW II - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
End of World War II - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill crossing the River Rhine - also in the boat field Marshall Mongomery and General Simpson

Background imageSimpson Collection: Photograph of General Simpson PH, Penge, London

Photograph of General Simpson PH, Penge, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imageSimpson Collection: St Jermain, Cornwall, the seat of the Earl St. Germain

St Jermain, Cornwall, the seat of the Earl St. Germain
St.. Jermain, Port Eliot, Cornwall, the seat of John Craggs Eliot, Earl St. Germain. Crenellated mansion in a park. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall

Background imageSimpson Collection: Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix

Carolina ducks, Aix sponsa, and Mandarin ducks, Aix galericulata. Portraits of Matthew Lenos celebrated prize pens. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageSimpson Collection: Single-combed Dorking hen

Single-combed Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by John Martin, first prize at Warrington 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Background imageSimpson Collection: The Afghan War - Sports and Games at Jellalabad. Date: 1879

The Afghan War - Sports and Games at Jellalabad. Date: 1879

Background imageSimpson Collection: Afghan War - Camp Fire of the 10th Hussars, Jellalabad

Afghan War - Camp Fire of the 10th Hussars, Jellalabad
The Afghan War - The Camp Fire of the 10th Hussars, Jellalabad (now Jalalabad). 1879

Background imageSimpson Collection: Miss Simpsons Blue Persian cat Bounce

Miss Simpsons Blue Persian cat Bounce, who won 3rd prize at the Crystal Palace Cat Show. 1892

Background imageSimpson Collection: Shaun

Shaun from Shaun. 1928

Background imageSimpson Collection: Mother and Aunt Louisa

Mother and Aunt Louisa from The Leprecauns Shoes. 1928

Background imageSimpson Collection: Cook

Cook from The Little Pipe. 1928

Background imageSimpson Collection: William and the Sidhe

William and the Sidhe from The Little Pipe. 1928

Background imageSimpson Collection: William and the Leprechaun

William and the Leprechaun from The Leprecauns Shoes. 1928

Background imageSimpson Collection: Advert, Gala for Benefit of Mr Simpson

Advert, Gala for Benefit of Mr Simpson
Advert, Gala for the Benefit of Mr Simpson, Master of The Ceremonies of the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, taking place on Monday 19 August 1833. 1833

Background imageSimpson Collection: Memorial portrait of King George V

Memorial portrait of King George V. 1935

Background imageSimpson Collection: Emperor & staff reconnoitring during the Franco-Prussian War

Emperor & staff reconnoitring during the Franco-Prussian War
Above, an image of the Emperor and staff reconnoitring; below, the Emperors carriage at Metz. The artist, William Simpson, was arrested on suspicion of spying, for making this sketch. Date: 1870

Background imageSimpson Collection: Cycle lever chain works in France 1896

Cycle lever chain works in France 1896
English inventor William Spears Simpson invented the cycle lever chain that we still use today. It was such a success that they were unable to keep up with demand

Background imageSimpson Collection: William Spears Simpson

William Spears Simpson, English inventor of the cycle lever chain, similar to the one cyclist use today, formed by linked triangles with two levels

Background imageSimpson Collection: Advertisements (engraving)

Advertisements (engraving)
1046953 Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageSimpson Collection: Christopher Sympson (Simpson), 1610-1670 (engraving)

Christopher Sympson (Simpson), 1610-1670 (engraving)
3633204 Christopher Sympson (Simpson), 1610-1670 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Sympson (Simpson), 1610-1670

Background imageSimpson Collection: Her Majesty the Queen distributing Medals to the Heroes from the Crimea on the Horse Guards Parade

Her Majesty the Queen distributing Medals to the Heroes from the Crimea on the Horse Guards Parade
1050666 Her Majesty the Queen distributing Medals to the Heroes from the Crimea on the Horse Guards Parade, 21 May 1855 (colour litho) by Thomas

Background imageSimpson Collection: The Prince of Wales in the Terai Beating the Jungle with Sir Jung Bahadur Rana

The Prince of Wales in the Terai Beating the Jungle with Sir Jung Bahadur Rana
1196706 The Prince of Wales in the Terai Beating the Jungle with Sir Jung Bahadur Rana, 1876 (pencil, w/c, heightened touches of white and gum arabic) by Simpson

Background imageSimpson Collection: The Jami Masjid, Delhi, 1864 (pencil, pen and grey ink, w / c, heightened touches of whi)

The Jami Masjid, Delhi, 1864 (pencil, pen and grey ink, w / c, heightened touches of whi)
1196705 The Jami Masjid, Delhi, 1864 (pencil, pen and grey ink, w/c, heightened touches of whi) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99)

Background imageSimpson Collection: A Catastrophe, going out to dine at Calcutta in Flood-Time (litho)

A Catastrophe, going out to dine at Calcutta in Flood-Time (litho)
1043654 A Catastrophe, going out to dine at Calcutta in Flood-Time (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Catastrophe)

Background imageSimpson Collection: Sculptures indiennes d Amerique, Piher en bois, a figures superposees, au fort Simpson

Sculptures indiennes d Amerique, Piher en bois, a figures superposees, au fort Simpson, Amerique du Nord (engraving)
3645684 Sculptures indiennes d Amerique, Piher en bois, a figures superposees, au fort Simpson, Amerique du Nord (engraving) by French School

Background imageSimpson Collection: The Crimea: Panoramic View of Sebastopol Showing the Military Encampments and the Harbour

The Crimea: Panoramic View of Sebastopol Showing the Military Encampments and the Harbour
652033 The Crimea: Panoramic View of Sebastopol Showing the Military Encampments and the Harbour; and a Panoramic View of Inkerman Showing a Military Encampment and Cavalry at Dawn

Background imageSimpson Collection: National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic (engraving)

National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic (engraving)
606488 National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimpson Collection: Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London (b / w photo)

Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London (b / w photo)
6000919 Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London)

Background imageSimpson Collection: Chichester Cross, West Sussex. 4th November 1952

Chichester Cross, West Sussex. 4th November 1952

Background imageSimpson Collection: A rare King Edward VIII pillar box, Lilliput, Dorset, England

A rare King Edward VIII pillar box, Lilliput, Dorset, England. He reigned from January - December 1936, when he abdicated to marry divorcee Wallis Simpson. Date: 1936

Background imageSimpson Collection: Sir James Young Simpson & Wainhouse (or Muirhouse), 1843-47

Sir James Young Simpson & Wainhouse (or Muirhouse), 1843-47

Background imageSimpson Collection: FALL / WESTIE / 1945

FALL / WESTIE / 1945
CHAMPION BANN BINGO OF BARVAE. Owner: Simpson Date: 1945

Background imageSimpson Collection: FALL / SHETLANDSHEEPDOG / 55

FALL / SHETLANDSHEEPDOG / 55
SULTAN & HALLINWOOD GOLDEN RAIN. Sitting side by side. Owner:Bellas-Simpson Date: 1955

Background imageSimpson Collection: FALL / DANDIE DINMONT / 1933

FALL / DANDIE DINMONT / 1933
CHAMPION ALPIN OBERON Head study. Owned by Mrs Simpson Shaw. Date: 1933

Background imageSimpson Collection: EVENTS / CANADA

EVENTS / CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA Sir George Simpson establishes a council to administer the province Date: 1835

Background imageSimpson Collection: Milton Keynes MK6 3 Map

Milton Keynes MK6 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK6 3

Background imageSimpson Collection: Milton Keynes MK1 1 Map

Milton Keynes MK1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK1 1

Background imageSimpson Collection: These Clever People... Snapshots of Seven Writers

These Clever People... Snapshots of Seven Writers. (clockwise from top left): Anita Leslie, Margery Lawrence, Helen Simpson, Aime Francois Tschifelly, Norah Hoult, Jill Craigie and Jeffrey Dell

Background imageSimpson Collection: Trench Strafing : British low-flying scouts co-operating in an infantry

Trench Strafing : British low-flying scouts co-operating in an infantry
" Trench Strafing", First World War, (c1920). British low-flying scouts co-operating in an infantry attack on the Western Front. Biplanes shooting at Germans in the trenches

Background imageSimpson Collection: Endpapers by Molly McArthur for Mumbudget by Helen Simpson

Endpapers by Molly McArthur for Mumbudget by Helen Simpson. Date: 1928

Background imageSimpson Collection: Wilhelmina, Queen of Holland, 1910. Creator: Joseph Simpson

Wilhelmina, Queen of Holland, 1910. Creator: Joseph Simpson
Wilhelmina, Queen of Holland, 1910. Portrait of Wilhelmina (1880-1962), Queen regnant of the Netherlands. From " The Strand Magazine, an illustrated monthly"




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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.