Sidney Collection

Sidney Sussex College
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & gardens, the kitchen & formal gardens. N.B ball game being played

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES, 1893. Holmes opened it and smelled the single cigar which it contained. Sherlock Holmes. Illustration by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Resident

HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. I saw a figure of a man upon the tor. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the March 1902 issue of the Strand magazine for the serial publication of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles

Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London
Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, with a group of policemen during the Siege of Sidney Street in Stepney, East London, on 3 January 1911. Date: 1911

SHERLOCK HOLMES Sherlock with Dr. John Watson in a corner of a first-class carriage from Paddington Station. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Encounter between Silas Brown, the trainer who was hiding the lost racehorse Silver Blaze, and Holmes

Adventure of the Second Stain, Sherlock Holmes
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN Holmes on the scent: Holmes & Watson discover a hidden trap door. " It hinged back like the lid of a box." Date: 1904

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Dr. John Watson observing Sherlock Holmes working hard over a chemical investigation. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, 1893

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyle s
SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Resident Patient, 1893

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

The Adventure of Black Peter, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of Black Peter, Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " He sank down upon the sea-chest

The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " A wild-eyed

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty locked in mortal combat at the Reichenbach Falls. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur

FILM: CASABLANCA, 1942. Sidney Greenstreet and Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca directed by Michael Curtiz, 1942

Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

The Big Ceilidh Fiddle by Cyril Hearn, Sidney Pavilion, Port of Sidney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

The Adventure of the Second Stain, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Second Stain, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " The Premier snatched the blue envelope from his hand." Date: 1904

Sidney Street Siege
Troops in the streets of Stepney, deployed against alleged Russian anarchists in the Siege of Sidney Street Date: 1911

Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, 1893

Architectural plans of Borley Rectory. By Sidney Glanville. Scale of plans is 1 foot to 1/4. Ground floor Date: 1937

Music cover, On the Good Ship Lollipop, Shirley Temple
Music cover, On the Good Ship Lollipop, words and music by Sidney Clare and Richard A Whiting, as sung by Shirley Temple in the film Bright Eyes. 1934

Bomb damage in Sidney Street, East London, WW2. Both sides of the entire street were shattered by two bombs. Date: 1940

HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. Sir Henry Baskerville. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the March 1902 issue of the Strand magazine for the serial publication of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles The Hound of

TITANIC: SURVIVOR, 1912. Sidney Stuart Collett, a survivor of RMS Titanic. Photographed 19 April 1912

Arms of the Principal Colleges of Cambridge University
The Coats of Arms of the Principal Colleges of Cambridge University circa 1910s

The ivy-clad walls of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University. Date: circa 1930s

Thurstons Billiards House, Leicester Square - Bombed - 1940
The bombed out remains of Thurstons Billiard House on Leicester Square during the Blitz on London, WWII. The corner building was hit by a parachute mine at 3:30am on 16th October 1940

Sidney Webb, socialist, economist and reformer
Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (1859-1947), British socialist, economist, reformer and co-founder of the London School of Economics. 1920

The Adventure of the Empty House, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Empty House, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " Colonel Moran sprang forward

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes (left) concludes an interview with the Napoleon of crime, Professor Moriarty. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles The

Policemen guarding house in Sidney Street, East London
Policemen guarding the devastated house in Sidney Street, East London, after the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London

Between Decks on an Emigrant Ship, 1850
Engraving showing distressed needlewomen below decks on an emigrant ship, with their belongings, making themselves confortable before the voyage begins

Thatcher, Sidney Chun, splitting a spar - Marlborough
A thatcher, Sidney Chun (1903-1985), wears protective clothing, including a cricket shin pad, while splitting spars before thatching a roof at Marlborough - date: 1950s

Sidney & Beatrice Webb
SIDNEY and BEATRICE WEBB economists and social theorists, working together

Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual, Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of old cases. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual: Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of his old cases. Illustration by Sidney E

RAF personnel completing Thor missile training course
RAF personnel, completing a 13-week training course on the Thor propulsion system at Rocketdyne. From left: Chief Technician Sidney Allen, Junior Technician Graham R.J

Sidney Poitier (born 1927) Bahamian-American actor, director, author and diplomat

Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Illustration from The Stockbrokers Clerk by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in Strand Magazine March 1893

Portrait of Mary Herbert (1561-1621), Countess of Pembroke, from Lodge s
KW179835 Portrait of Mary Herbert (1561-1621), Countess of Pembroke, from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving)
538495 Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sydney'. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

Thomas Sidney Cooper, 19th century (engraving)
5614385 Thomas Sidney Cooper, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1803-1902. English landscape painter)

The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem, illustrated by Sidney E Paget, the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

The Battle of Colenso - The Last Desperate Attempt to Save the Guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C

Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir P. Sidney, (1554-1586), 1830. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, an aristocrat educated at Christ Church, Oxford and prominent figure of the Elizabethan age

Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Clydesdale Stallion & Mare, c1879. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named in Clydesdale in Scotland. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney

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Sidney Sussex College, located in Cambridge, England, is not just a place of academic excellence but also holds historical significance. From the famous Sidney Street Siege in East London involving Winston Churchill to being mentioned in iconic literary works like "The Hound of the Baskervilles, " Sidney has left its mark. In Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, illustrator Sidney Paget brought the detective and his trusted companion Dr. John Watson to life. Their adventures unfolded within the pages of The Strand magazine, captivating readers with thrilling tales such as "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" and "Adventure of the Second Stain. " Paget's illustrations vividly depicted Holmes questioning suspects and working tirelessly on cases. As we delve into these stories, we find ourselves transported alongside Dr. Watson observing Sherlock Holmes diligently unraveling mysteries from their corner in a first-class carriage or witnessing him deep in thought while examining evidence. Doyle's words come alive through Paget's drawings, capturing our imagination as we join them on their investigations. Beyond literature, it also witnessed remarkable moments outside its walls. In 1956 at Colston Hall in Bristol, jazz legends Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet graced its stage with their mesmerizing performances. From historic events like the infamous siege to fictional escapades woven by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself, Sidney remains an integral part of various narratives that have captivated audiences for generations. Whether it be through academia or artistic expression, this name continues to evoke curiosity and intrigue among those who encounter it – forever leaving an indelible mark on history and culture alike.