Sikes Collection

Autumn At Ickwell, Bury
A landscape oil painting of an autumnal scene, featuring some trees along a river bank at Ickwell, Bury. Date: circa 1917

Bill Sikes. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, from The Testimonial Edition
1000820 Bill Sikes. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist
3755273 Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist by Mahoney, James (1810-79); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist, first Published 1838)

600 cc Ariel Square Four of HLS Sikes competing in the Inter-Varsity Trial, November 1931
Ariel Square Four 600 cc. Event Entry No: 12 Rider: Sikes, H.L.S. Place: Inter-Varsity Trial. Date: Nov-31

Bill Sikes. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Oliver Twist, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

Sikes Attempting To Destroy His Dog. From The Book The Adventures Of Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens, With Illustrations By G.Cruikshank. Published By Chapman And Hall, London 1901

Charles William Sikes
Sir CHARLES WILLIAM SIKES Pioneer of Post-Office Savings Banks Date: 1818 - 1889

DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. American advertisement for a performance of Charles Dickens s
DICKENS: OLIVER TWIST. American advertisement for a performance of Charles Dickenss Oliver Twist, featuring the character Nancy Sikes. Woodcut poster, c1885

Bill Sikes. Illustration shows a large mean-looking man labeled Coal Trust patterned after Charles Dickens character Bill Sikes from the novel Oliver Twist

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"Sikes: A Tale of Autumn at Ickwell, Bury" In the enchanting village of Ickwell, Bury, where autumn paints the landscape with vibrant hues, a tale unfolds. Inspired by Charles Dickens' timeless novel Oliver Twist, the infamous character Bill Sikes comes to life through Harry Furniss' captivating illustration from The Testimonial Edition. As we delve into Charles Dickens's The Adventures of Oliver Twist, we are introduced to the enigmatic figure known as Sikes. With his dark and brooding presence, he embodies both fear and fascination. His story intertwines with that of young Oliver Twist in a world filled with hardship and injustice. But beyond the pages of this literary masterpiece lies another side to "Sikes. " In November 1931, a daring competitor named HLS Sikes rode a powerful 600 cc Ariel Square Four motorcycle in the Inter-Varsity Trial. This modern-day adventurer embraced challenges head-on just like his fictional counterpart. Charles William Sikes may not have been born within Dickens's imagination but shares an uncanny connection to this iconic character. Both evoke intrigue and curiosity while leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Just as autumn transforms nature's canvas in Ickwell, Bury, so too does Sikes leave an everlasting impression on literature enthusiasts worldwide. Through countless adaptations and retellings of Oliver Twist's tale over generations, his name echoes throughout time. So let us immerse ourselves once more in Charles Dickens's The Adventures of Oliver Twist and rediscover the complex layers that make up Bill Sikes – a character who continues to captivate our hearts even after all these years.