Sampson Collection

Union Workhouse, Wantage, Oxfordshire
The Wantage Union workhouse, Oxfordshire. The workhouse, designed by Sampson Kempthorne, was erected in 1836 on Hungerford Road, Wantage, and later became the Downs Hospital

Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron

Generals Garcia, Shafter and Admiral Sampson in Conference during the Spanish-American War of 1898, publ. 1900 (print)
2967883 Generals Garcia, Shafter and Admiral Sampson in Conference during the Spanish-American War of 1898, publ. 1900 (print) by American School

Strength of Samson
Sampson slaying a lion with his bare hands. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St Sampson Harbour, Guernsey

Saint Sampson, Guernsey, Channel Islands - Victorian period

Sampson, Low, Marston and Company, publishers
Mr Edward Marston Senior, seated, and Mr R B Marston, standing, of Sampson, Low, Marston and Company, publishers. Studio portrait. Founded in 1793, the company was renowned for publishing in London

Evening light on Maligne Lake and Sampson Peak, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Date: 25-05-2021

Cup plate, 1848 / 49. Creator: Sampson, Lindley & Co
Cup plate, 1848/49. Importers of China, Glass, & Queens Ware. No. 92 Main St Cincinnati

Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho)
1762601 Portrait of Deborah Sampson, 1797 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Deborah Sampson Gannett (December 17)

The Royal Academy; London; The author of it all - Sampson and Solomon (engraving)
584448 The Royal Academy; London; The author of it all - Sampson and Solomon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sampson slayes the Philistines (engraving)
2792103 Sampson slayes the Philistines (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sampson slayes the Philistines)

Carreg Samson, Abercastle, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Carreg Samson, also known as Carreg Sampson, a 5000-year-old Neolithic dolmen located half a mile west of Abercastle near the Pembrokeshire coastal path in South Wales. Date: circa 1910s

Sampson kills a lion (engraving)
818855 Sampson kills a lion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sampson kills a lion)

The death of Sampson
LLM339615 The death of Sampson by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Sampson. Comprehensive Family Bible (Water Scott)

Sampson and Company (engraving)
2792361 Sampson and Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sampson and Company)

Union Workhouse, Ticehurst, Sussex
The Ticehurst Union workhouse on Union Street, Ticheurst. The building, erected in 1835, was designed by Sampson Kempthorne. It later became known as Furze House or The Furzes

Panoramic View of the Great Battle of the Spanish-American War, the General Assault on Santiago de Cuba on 1 July
1063685 Panoramic View of the Great Battle of the Spanish-American War, the General Assault on Santiago de Cuba on 1 July (engraving) by English School

The Royal Academy (litho)
1050503 The Royal Academy (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Academy)

Samson Bound by the Philistines (engraving)
663725 Samson Bound by the Philistines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson Bound by the Philistines)

Samson slays the lion
LLM456482 Samson slays the lion by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson slays the lion. Illustration from Stories from the Bible (Raphael Tuck)

The death of Sampson (engraving)
2792105 The death of Sampson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Sampson)

The Birth of Sampson (engraving)
2792102 The Birth of Sampson (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of Sampson)

Delilah
LLM454666 Delilah by Baader, Louis (1828-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delilah. Illustration from Woman in Sacred HIstory by Harriet Beecher Stowe (Sampson Low, 1874).); © Look and Learn

The Gates of Gaza (engraving)
2792104 The Gates of Gaza (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gates of Gaza)

Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho)
STC421782 Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho) by Wearne, Harry (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samson and the lion
LLM459753 Samson and the lion by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson and the lion. German chromolithograph.); © Look and Learn

Sampson Slaying the Lion, Judges, XIV (engraving)
6002810 Sampson Slaying the Lion, Judges, XIV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sampson Slaying the Lion, Judges, XIV)

Saint Sampson with the Emperor Justinian, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
5058803 Saint Sampson with the Emperor Justinian, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Baumgartner, Johann Wolfgang (1712-61); 29 x 21.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Her Majestys Cruise, the Royal Squadron leaving the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1618285 Her Majestys Cruise, the Royal Squadron leaving the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Cruise)

The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving)
1097554 The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving) by English School

Virgin and Child with Music-Making Angels and the Sampsons-Coolen family, Triptych, 1500-1525. Found in the collection of Museum voor Religieuze Kunst, Uden

The bombs of Sampson Squadron, (1898), 1920s
The bombs of Sampson Squadron. On July 6th, 1898 the American Squadron bombarded the Morro and then Santiago, causing terrible effects

The New York battleship, (1898), 1920s
The New York. Cruise battleship of 8.200 tons commanded by William Thomas Sampson. Had 10 cannons.Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Warships blocking the coast of Cuba, (1898), 1920s
Warships blocking the coast of Cuba. William Thomas Sampson at the front of squadron came out on April 23rd, 1898 and headed to the shores of Cuba

Bombardment of Matanzas, (1898), 1920s
Bombardment of Matanzas. The first action of the Spanish-American war was the bombardment of Matanzas, which was carried out by the New York cruiser on 27 April 1898 commanded by William Thomas

The Taylor riding to Brentford, 1768. Artist: TS Stayner
The Taylor riding to Brentford, 1768. The rider has Rules for bad horsemen in his pocket. A poster reads Various feats of horsemanship performed this evening by the famous Sampson

Droxford Union Workhouse, Hampshire
A view of the Union Workhouse at Droxford, Hampshire. Some inmates can be seen at the front of the building. Cabbages are growing in the ground at the bottom of the picture

Hexagonal workhouse, first floor plan
The first floor layout of the model hexagon (or Y-plan) workhouse design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

Union Workhouse, Ticehurst and Flimwell, Sussex
The Ticehurst Union workhouse on Union Street, Ticehurst and Flimwell, Sussex. A uniformed policeman stands at the gate. The workhouse, erected in 1835, was designed by Sampson Kempthorne

hl. Sampson Emperor Justinian oil canvas mounted
The hl. Sampson with Emperor Justinian, oil on canvas, mounted on plywood, 29 x 21.5 cm, unmarked, Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner, Kufstein/Tirol (?) 1712-1761 Augsburg

Sallie A Sampson Napoleon Sarony American born Canada
Sallie A. Sampson; Napoleon Sarony (American, born Canada, 1821 - 1896); 1875; Albumen silver print

Second Tournament Tapestry Sampson Lion 1509
The Second Tournament with the Tapestry of Sampson and the Lion, 1509. Lucas Cranach (German, 1472-1553). Woodcut; sheet: 30 x 42 cm (11 13/16 x 16 9/16 in.); image

Don Quixote And Sampson Carrasco. From An Original Drawing By J. M. Wright
Don Quixote And Sampson Carrasco. From An Original Drawing By J.M. Wright

Careg Sampson Dolmen, South West Wales; Wales

La Serena, Cap Ferrat by Noel Sampson
The lovely gardens of La Serena, Lady Bearsteds villa at St. Jean, Cap Ferrat on the French Riviera. Date: 1931

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"Sampson: A Tale of Strength, Resilience, and Diverse Connections" In the heart of Oxfordshire lies the historic Union Workhouse in Wantage, a place that witnessed countless stories of hardship and perseverance. Similarly, Market Harborough's Union Workhouse in Leicestershire holds tales of resilience etched into its walls. Across the English Channel, Saint Sampson Harbour in Guernsey whispers secrets from the Victorian era. This quaint town on the Channel Islands paints a vivid picture of life during that period. While some may associate Sampson with places and historical events, others recognize it as a name synonymous with publishing excellence. Sampson Low, Marston and Company publishers have left an indelible mark on literary history. Noel Sampson's captivating artwork transports us to La Serena in Cap Ferrat—a world where beauty knows no bounds. His brushstrokes breathe life into serene landscapes that captivate our imagination. Meanwhile, Bradfield Union Workhouse stands tall amidst Berkshire's countryside—an enduring symbol of community support during challenging times. Sampson Perry—his name echoes through time as a testament to his influence within medical circles. His contributions continue to shape healthcare practices today. The strength of Samson reverberates across cultures and generations—a timeless tale reminding us that we possess untapped reservoirs within ourselves waiting to be unleashed. From woodcuts depicting "Samson Killing the Lion" in 1498 to engravings like "The Grand Conference or Jew Predominant" from 1753—the artistic interpretations surrounding this legendary figure continue to inspire awe and curiosity throughout history. Evening light dances upon Maligne Lake while casting enchanting shadows upon Sampson Peak in Jasper National Park. Nature's masterpiece reminds us how small we are compared to its grandeur—a humbling experience for all who witness it firsthand on May 25th, 2021.