George Robert 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]

Aerial view of Knightsbridge, London, c1845. Artist: George Robert Vawser
Aerial view of Knightsbridge, London, c1845

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

The Reading Room at the British Museum, London, c1903 (1903). The Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877). Construction began in 1854 and was completed in 1857

Sale of unredeemed goods at Debenham, Storr and Sons auction rooms, London, c1903 (1903)
Sale of unredeemed goods at Debenham, Storr and Sons auction rooms, Covent Garden, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

George Robert Sims, British journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist, 1884. Artist: St Jamess Photographic Co
George Robert Sims, British journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IV, July to December, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue

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"George Robert: Capturing London's Vibrant Scenes in the Early 20th Century" Step into the past with George Robert, a talented artist who immortalized London's bustling streets and diverse landscapes through his captivating illustrations. In c1900, he found himself amidst the rhythmic hum of printing presses at The Daily Telegraph, documenting the birth of news as we know it today. Aerial views became his canvas when George Robert soared above Knightsbridge in c1845. His brushstrokes effortlessly captured the grandeur and elegance that would come to define this iconic district. London's social fabric unfolded before George Robert's keen eye outside a public house in c1903. He skillfully depicted locals engaging in lively conversations, their laughter echoing through time. At Charing Cross Hospital in 1901, George Robert witnessed medical miracles unfold on canvas. With each stroke, he conveyed both precision and compassion as doctors worked tirelessly to heal those entrusted to their care. The somber reality of life also found its place within George Robert's portfolio. Waiting for admission to St Marylebone Workhouse on Luxborough Street was an unflinching portrayal of hardship endured by many during that era. Inside a big provision store in Hammersmith circa 1901, shelves brimmed with goods while customers bustled about. Through vivid colors and meticulous detail, George Robert brought this vibrant scene to life. Jermyn Street held secrets beyond its elegant façades; hidden within was a sanctuary for relaxation - a Turkish bath where patrons sought solace from city life. In his depiction of the shampooing room at number 76 Jermyn Street, George Robert transported viewers into an oasis of tranquility. In times of crisis, heroes emerge even among hotel staff like those at Hotel Cecil where servants formed their own fire brigade around c1903. Their bravery illuminated by flames inspired awe and admiration which echoed throughout society.