George R Sims Collection

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]

Lights O London, Hoboken, NJ, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Lights O London, Hoboken, NJ, [193-]. Gala Revival of World's Greatest Melodrama - "Lights O London" by Geo. R

Escamillo (colour litho)
5197985 Escamillo (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escamillo. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Mr George R Sims (colour litho)
2795524 Mr George R Sims (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr George R Sims.); © Look and Learn

Don Jose (colour litho)
5197986 Don Jose (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Jose. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Inez (colour litho)
5197983 Inez (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inez. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Juanita (colour litho)
5197981 Juanita (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juanita. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Soldier (colour litho)
5197984 Soldier (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Capt Zunica (colour litho)
5197979 Capt Zunica (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capt Zunica. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Alphonze (colour litho)
5197978 Alphonze (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonze. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Frasquita (colour litho)
5197982 Frasquita (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frasquita. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Carmen (colour litho)
5197980 Carmen (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Mercedes (colour litho)
5197987 Mercedes (colour litho) by Anderson, Percy (1850-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercedes. Illustration for Carmen Up To Data, A Souvenir of the Gaiety Theatre)

Outside a public house, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

An operation at Charing Cross Hospital, London, 1901 (1903). Artist: Time Life Pictures
An operation at Charing Cross Hospital, London, 1901 (1903). A team of surgeons work on a patient in the operating theatre of Charing Cross Hospital while men in the gallery observe the procedure

Waiting for admission to St Marylebone Workhouse, Luxborough Street, London, c1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Outside a public house, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Inside a big provision stores, Hammersmith, London, 1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Shampooing room in a Turkish bath, 76 Jermyn Street, Piccadilly, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Servants fire brigade at the Hotel Cecil, London, c1903 (1903). The Hotel Cecil was built between 1890 and 1896 between the Thames Embankment and the Strand

In the brasserie, Hotel de l Europe, Leicester Square, London c1903 (1903). The Grand Hotel and Brasserie de l Europe, on the north side of Leicester Square was designed by Walter Lawrence Emden

Preparing models at Madame Tussauds, London, c1903 (1903)
Preparing models at Madame Tussaud s, London, c1903 (1903). John Theodore Tussaud (1858-1943), sculptor, manager and chief artist of Madame Tussauds at work. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R

One of the cigar manufacturing departments at Salmon and Gluckstein, Ltd, London, c1870s (1903). Salmon & Gluckstein was a British tobacco company

Marking soap for hotels, clubs, etc, Edward Cook and Co Ltd, London, c1903 (1903). Edward Cook and Co registered on 18 October 1898, in the business of soap making for hotels, clubs and households

London County Council Fire Brigade Committee starting on an inspection, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Court of the Cutlers Company: examining the work of their apprentices, London, 1902 (1903). The Worshipful Company of Cutlers is the guild for the trade of knife making and repairing

A Salvation Army dedication, London, c1903 (1903). People at a Salvation Army dedication, also known as a christening. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

A Strand wine bar, London c1903 (1903). Serving port to waiting customers in Shorts wine bar, located to the east of the Gaiety Theatre, Aldwych. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Drawing retorts by hand, South Metropolitan Gasworks, Peckham, London, 1903 (1903). The South Metropolitan Gas Company was founded in 1829. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Punch and Judy show, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Excursion steamboats leaving Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, c1903 (1903). The origins of Fresh Wharf date to the medieval period. It acquired its name as it was the landing place for fresh fish

A sale day at Peter Robinsons department store, Oxford Street, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

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

Sorting a dust heap at a County Council Depot, London, c1850 (1903). Dust-yards were privately run waste sorting centres, sifting and sorting varying grades of rubbish

Singing to patients at a London hospital, c1901 (1903). Artist: EH Harnock
Singing to patients at a London hospital, c1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Receiving an accident case at Poplar Hospital, London, c1903 (1903).The Poplar Hospital for Accidents opened in 1858 on East India Road under the patronage of the Quaker banker

Bottle selling outside St Bartholomews Hospital, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

On the stones, Islington Cattle Market, London, c1902 (1903). The Metropolitan Cattle Market (later Caledonian Market), Caledonian Road, Islington

Kitchen in a single womens lodging house, Spitalfields, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Sewermen going below, London, c1903 (1903). The modern London sewerage system was developed during the late 19th century. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Queen Victoria Street (junction with Cannon Street), City of London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Look Pleasant, Please!, London, c1903 (1903). A street photographer takes a photograph of a young couple. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

In the Deputy Consul-Generals office at the American Consulate, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

At dinner, St Marylebone Workhouse, London, c1901 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

In the airing yard, St Marylebone Workhouse, Luxborough Street, London, c1901 (1903). The St Marylebone Workhouse airing yards provided segregated outdoor exercise areas for each class of inmate

Tottenham Court Road corner, London, c1903 (1903). Tottenham Court Road at its at the junction with Oxford Street. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Grooming costers donkeys, London, c1903 (1903). View of stables and donkeys for hire to costers (or costermongers), street traders selling fruit and vegetables. From Living London, Vol

Ready to start legging a canal boat, London, c1890 (1903). Two leggers ready to move the canal boat through the tunnel, by propelling the boat with their feet against the tunnel wall

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George R Sims was a prominent figure in the world of printing and journalism during the early 20th century. As the mastermind behind Printing the Daily Telegraph newspaper in London, c1900 (1903), Sims played a crucial role in delivering news to countless readers across the city. But his talents extended far beyond just printing newspapers. Sims also dabbled in other creative endeavors, such as producing stunning colour lithographs like Escamillo, Mr George R Sims himself, Don Jose, Inez, Juanita, Soldier, Capt Zunica, Alphonze, Frasquita, Carmen, Mercedes and many more. These vibrant lithographs showcased not only his artistic flair but also his ability to capture various characters and scenes with great detail and precision. Each piece tells its own unique story - from passionate love affairs to thrilling adventures on distant shores. Sims' dedication to his craft is evident through these colourful prints that have stood the test of time. His attention to detail brings each character to life; you can almost hear their voices and feel their emotions leap off the page. Whether it's capturing the intensity of Carmen's fiery personality or depicting soldiers bravely marching into battle under Captain Zunica's command – every lithograph by George R Sims transports us into a different world altogether. Through his artistry and innovation within both printing and lithography mediums alike - George R Sims left an indelible mark on both industries. His legacy lives on as we continue to appreciate these exquisite pieces that showcase not only his technical skill but also his passion for storytelling. In this collection of colour lithographs by George R Sims lies a glimpse into an era long gone yet forever preserved through artistry – a testament to one man's creativity and vision that continues to captivate audiences even today.