Sims Collection

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

Christmas Day in the Workhouse
Illustration and opening verses of In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse, written by George R Sims in 1877

Ransomes Lawnmowers Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for an Ideal Homes Exhibition stand for Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Ltd. promoting Ransomes Lawnmowers. The image shows a decorative green model on a tidy lawn

Portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians and entertainers
In Vanity Fair -- portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians, entertainers and others, on a stage and below. Top row, left to right: Lord Salisbury and William Gladstone (on canvas)

Printing the Daily Telegraph newspaper, London, c1900 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Advert for Ransomes lawn mowers
An advertisement for Ransomes lawn mowers, showing three different products available. Date: 1883

WWII: COLOR LINE POSTER. War Knows No Color Line. Oil on canvas by Elmer Sims Campbell

A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies threshing and stacking machine
3732435 A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies threshing and stacking machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies threshing and stacking machine)

A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies double furrow ploughs
3732416 A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies double furrow ploughs; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies double furrow ploughs. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advert for Sims 'Tacho' hair restorer. 1900
5311125 Advert for Sims 'Tacho' hair restorer. 1900; (add.info.: Date: 1900); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies combined plough and rotary harrow
3740603 A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies combined plough and rotary harrow; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies combined plough and rotary harrow)

Ransomes Sims and Jefferies Engine - Langham Belle
Ransomes Sims and Jefferies General Purpose Engine number 42036, Langham Belle, reg TL 2366, at Hinkley on 2 September 1972. Date: 1972

Ransomes Sims and Jefferies Engine - Pride of the Marsh
Ransomes Sims and Jefferies General Purpose Engine number 26475, Pride of the Marsh, at Caenby Corner on 19 August 1972, Date: 1972

Ransomes Sims & Jefferies General Purpose Engine Dreadnought
Ransomes Sims and Jefferies General Purpose Engine 27512, Dreadnought, reg. R 6244, at Ryhill on 17 June 1972. Date: 1972

The Children's Terrace, St Thomas's Hospital, London Date: circa 1931

On The Dunes
This painting shows a young woman relaxing on her back, on a hill which pleasantly overlooks the ocean, two other figures can be seen to the right. Date: circa 1922

Play
An illustration of a girl playing with a young child, from A History of British Water Colour Painting'. The Original of this is in possession of Francis L. Berry, Esq. Date: circa 1929

Savoy Hotel new sitting room, captioned One of the new Sitting Rooms, with Adams Decoration by Messrs P Turpin and Co'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel, illustration by Max Cowper, captioned Arriving for supper at the Savoy Restaurant'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel new bedroom, captioned One of the new Bedrooms, with Transition Decoration'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel in scaffolding, captioned The Building Enveloped by 95, 000 feet Run of Scaffold Poles'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Savoy Hotel new facade, captioned The New Facade. Note the Small Windows, which are New Bathrooms'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Dave Sims Gloucester Rufc 04 April 1997 Date: 04 April 1997

The International Exhibition; Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery (engraving)
609266 The International Exhibition; Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

George Robert Sims (1847 - 1922), journalist, writer and publisher, pictured in the study of his home in Clarence Terrace, Regents Park, part of a long-running series in The Tatler

Cartoon, Little birds who can sing and don t sing must not be surprised if they have to pay fifty pounds sometimes. John Sims Reeves (1821-1900), operatic, oratorio and ballad singer

Cartoon, Only One, Henry Pettitt and George Sims
Cartoon, Only One, Henry Pettitt (actor and dramatist, right) and George Sims (journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist). Am I to stand in next time, George? I shouldn t like to promise, Henry! 1885

Cartoon, Wilson Barrett and G R Sims, Called Back
Cartoon, Called Back. Wilson Barrett (left), actor, manager and playwright - Glad to have you back, Mr Sims. George Robert Sims (right), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist

Sims Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria ligtu subsp. simsii (Sims crimson alstroemeria, Alstroemeria haemantha var. simsiana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith

Mangrove spider-lily, Hymenocallis latifolia (Expanded-flowered pancratium, Pancratium expansum). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Wild potato vine, Ipomoea pandurata
Wild potato vine, manroot Ipomoea pandurata (Fiddle-leaved bindweed, Convolvulus panduratus). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Perennial sweetpea, Lathyrus grandiflorus
Perennial sweetpea or twoflower everlasting pea, Lathyrus grandiflorus. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Saw-fly orchid, Ophrys tenthredinifera. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

White-margined nightshade, Solanum marginatum
White-margined nightshade or purple African nightshade, Solanum marginatum. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Jupiters beard, Anthyllis barba-jovis
Silver leaved anthyllis or Jupiters beard, Anthyllis barba-jovis. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Zebra plant, Calathea zebrina (Striped leaved maranta, Maranta zebrina). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Wonnich or native willow, Callistachys lanceolata (Oval-leaved callistachys, Callistachys ovata). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Greater swamp-orchid, Phaius tankervilleae. Endangered
Greater swamp-orchid Phaius tankervilleae (Lady Tankervilles bletia, Bletia tankervilliae). Endangered. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London

Lesser bush sweet pea, Podalyria sericea
Lesser bush sweet pea or silky podalyria, Podalyria sericea. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Comely auricula, Primula decora. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Tall nightshade, Solanum giganteum. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Herbaceous smilax, Smilax herbacea. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Kamettia caryophyllata (Clove-scented echites, Echites caryophyllata). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Grass triggerplant, Stylidium graminifolium
Grass triggerplant or grass-leaved stylidium, Stylidium graminifolium. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Cretan daphne, Daphne oleoides. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Lady Ann Monsons heath, Erica monsonia. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Hypocalyptus coluteoides (Crimson-flowered crotalaria, Crotalaria purpurea). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Taurian comfrey, Symphytum tauricum. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

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"Sims: A Glimpse into History, Art, and Entertainment" Step back in time with Sims, a captivating journey through various eras and aspects of life. From the detailed Plan of the town of Sheffield in 1797 to the heartwarming scene of Christmas Day in the Workhouse, it offers a glimpse into history's tapestry. Immerse yourself in portraits capturing Victorian royalty, politicians, and entertainers - their elegance frozen in time. Marvel at Ransomes Lawnmowers Advertisement as it showcases innovation from yesteryears. Witness the hustle and bustle behind Printing the Daily Telegraph newspaper in London during 1900; an era where information was meticulously crafted by skilled hands. WWII: COLOR LINE POSTER reminds us that war knows no boundaries or prejudice through Elmer Sims Campbell's powerful oil on canvas masterpiece. Discover engineering marvels like Ransomes Sims and Jefferies Engine - Langham Belle or Pride of the Marsh; these machines were once symbols of progress and efficiency. The General Purpose Engine Dreadnought by Ransomes Sims & Jefferies stands tall as a testament to their commitment to quality craftsmanship. Take a moment to appreciate The Children's Terrace at St Thomas's Hospital in London - a place filled with hope and healing for young souls. Let your imagination wander On The Dunes as you envision carefree days spent under sunny skies. Lastly, indulge your senses with Play - an invitation to embrace joy and laughter within our lives. Sims encapsulates moments that shaped our past while reminding us that history is not just about facts but also emotions woven together over time. Join us on this extraordinary journey through artistry, innovation, resilience, compassion, and sheer human spirit captured within each frame of Sims.