Simpson Collection (#7)

Wallis Simpson watches trooping the colour
Wallis Simpson at the window of Buckingham Palace watching the Trooping the Colour on the 3rd June 1972. Wallis had travelled to England and was received by the Queen on the death of her husband

Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, 1896 - 1986. American socialite for whom King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936. From The Weekly Illustrated, published 1936

Ulysses S. Grant

Wallis Simpson, later the Duchess of Windsor, born Bessie Wallis Warfield, 1896 - 1986. American socialite for whom King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936. From The Weekly Illustrated, published 1936

Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972. King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same year

Wallis Simpson, Previously Wallis Spencer, Later The Duchess Of Windsor, 1896 - 1986. American Socialite Whose Third Husband, Prince Edward, Duke Of Windsor, Formerly King Edward Viii

Gallipoli Turkey Illustration By William Simpson From The Book The Picturesque Mediterranean

Florence Nightingale In One Of The Wards Of The Hospital At Scutari From Print Published 1856 After A Picture By William Simpson Lithograph By E.Walker

Ulysses S. Grant 1822-1885. Commmander Of Union Armies In American Civil War And 18Th President Of United States 1869-77. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

James McNeill Whistler
Caricature by Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Date: 1905

Gordon Simpson & Mullins
Gordon Simpson and Mullins Ireland V Scotland 19 February 2000 Date: 19 February 2000

Dover Street To Dixie revue by M Harvey, H Simpson & L Wylie
Dover Street To Dixie revue by Morris Harvey, Harold Simpson and Lauri Wylie (25 May 1880 1951), with music by Herman Darewski, at the London Palladium

WW2 - British sniper watching for enemy movement in Caen
Photograph: British sniper watching for enemy movement in Caen, 1944 - Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Collected by Mr L Simpson, 1945 (c). Date: 1944

New rulers of the German Navy
With the war coming to a close, revolution in Germany had begun with a mutiny by their sailors in response to a desperate order from the Imperial Naval Command seeking a last battle against the Royal

Advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 1896
A page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 18th January 1896. Products promoted include Halfords curry powder

M. Baynon Copeland working portraits of Lady Mountbatten & W
Mrs R. C. Anderson, American artist who painted under the name of M. Baynon Copeland, pictured in her studio at work on a portrait of Lady Louis Mountbatten

The Duchess of Windsor in the Bahamas
The Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) in the Bahamas in c. 1940. The Duke was stationed there as governor during the Second World War. Date: c. 1940

LEEs SURRENDER, 1865. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 9 April 1865. Lithograph, American, 1867

Reception of General Ulysses S. Grant by President and Mrs. Lincoln in the East Room at the White House, 1864
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION, 1864. Reception of General Ulysses S. Grant by President and Mrs. Lincoln in the East Room at the White House, 1864. Oil painting attributed to Francis B. Carpenter

Wallis Simpson at Quaglinos, April 1936
Wallis Simpson (Mrs Ernest Simpson), later Duchess of Windsor, pictured with (from left), Lieutenant Colonel M. F. Scanlon, the Assistant Military Attache at the American Embassy

Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson
The Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, pictured with Mrs. Wallis Simpson in May 1937 at the Chateau de Cande. Edward abdicated the throne in December 1936 in order to marry Wallis on 3rd

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson on holiday on the Dalmatian c
King Edward VIII (1894-1972), later Duke of Windsor together with Mrs. Wallis Simpson (1896-1986), later Duchess of Windsor on the Dalmatian coast in August 1936

Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
A colour illustration of Mrs Wallis Warfield (formerly Mrs Ernest Simpson) featured in The Sketch, prior to her marriage to the Duke of Windsor on the 3rd June 1937

The Sketch front cover: Mrs Ernest Simpson
Front cover of The Sketch magazine in March 1935, featuring a portrait by Dorothy Wilding of Mrs Ernest (Wallis) Simpson. The caption reads: Mrs Simpson is the beautiful wife of Mr

Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Wedding day of the Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII) to Mrs Wallis Simpson on the 3rd June 1937 at the Chateau de Cande, near Tours in France

Gateway, Cairo, 1884. Watercolour. William Simpson (1823-1899) Scottish painter. Stone arch with body of crocodile above it. Men in Arab dress walking, talking and waiting

The Gale off the Port of Balaklava. 14 Nov 1854. Coloured tinted lithograph by R Carrick, 1855. One of 40 lithographs from The Seat of War in the East - First Series after William Simpson

WW2 - Tank flamethrowers in action in Holland, 1945
Photograph: tank flamethrowers in action in Holland, 1945. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Collected by Mr L Simpson, 1945 (c). Date: 1945

WW2 - Churchill tanks about to move into the Odon Valley
Photograph: Churchill tanks about to move into the Odon Valley, 1944 - Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Collected by Mr L Simpson, 1945 (c). Date: 1944

Betty in Mayfair, by J Hastings Turner, from his play The Lilies of the Field (Ambassadors Theatre, June 1923), with music by H Fraser-Simpson

Evelyn Laye in Betty in Mayfair, by J Hastings Turner
Evelyn Laye (1900-1996), English actress and singer, at the time she was appearing in the musical Betty in Mayfair at the Adelphi Theatre, London, in November 1925

Prize Agents extracting treasure. Coloured lithograph from The Campaign in India 1857-58 from drawings made during the eventful period of the Great Mutiny

J W Simpson, Scotland international rugby player. 1890s

Scottish International Rugby Football Team, 1895, at the time they played against England: Campbell, Neilson, M Ewen, Dods, Scott, Smith, Neilson, M Millan (Captain), Simpson, Cownie, Millar, Welsh

Meeting of Allied commanders, Mstricht
Photograph, 7th Dec 1944: a meeting of Allied commanders, Mstricht; L-R: Gen O Bradley, Gen D D Eisenhower, Gen B L Montgomery, Air Chief-Marshal Sir A Tedder

Miss Rose Coghlan as Lady Marsden
Miss Rose Coghlan (1851-1932), English actress, in the role of Lady Marsden, in a production of All For Her, a play by Hermann Merivale and Palgrave Simpson, based on the Dickens novel

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement, 1950 - Xmas gifts
Advertisement for Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a couple exchanging Christmas gifts and exchanging gifts under the mistletoe. Date: 1950

Caricature of John Palgrave Simpson, English playwright
Caricature of John Palgrave Simpson (1807-1887), English playwright, novelist, travel writer and journalist -- Dear Old Pal. 1881

Edward Simson (or Simpson) (1578 - 1651) - English divine and author

Thomas Simpson (1808 - 1840) - explorer, The Arctic Discoverer, nephew of Sir George Simpson Date: 1845

William Spens Simpson
WILLIAM SPENS SIMPSON scientist, whose achievements, like the man himself, have been forgotten - not in any reference book or the internet... such is fame ! Date: CIRCA 1910

Advert for Simpson lastex swimwear 1938
Lastex rules the waves. Two women posing with their swim-suits made from wool lastex. 1938

Advert for Simpson mens winter overcoats 1952
Selection of three-quarter length single and double breasted winter overcoats with patch pockets. Date: 1952

My own Darby & Joan - Music Sheet Cover broadcast and recorded by Jack Simpson. An illustration of hearts and lines with a photo of Jack Simpson on the left bottom. Date: circa 1947

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.