Trying to find info on
Richard Lang Sims (B 1860 in Greenwich, Kent – D 1939)
was a photographer in Lambeth. Member of The Royal Photographic Society from 1902.President of Professional Photographers' Association c.1909
William Arthur Sims (B abt 1863 in Greenwich, Kent) was a photographer in Lewisham (c.1891) and Walthamstow (c.1901)
Thomas Bond Sims (B 1870 in Greenwich, Kent – D 1940)
had a studio in Greenwich 1888 - 1889 and was a photographer in Portsmouth (c.1901 -1911). He is credited with a photo of King Edward VII in the NPG.
Tweedie Campbell Sims (B 7 Nov 1876 in Blackheath, London)
was a photographer in London and from c.1901 in Canada.
Sister Eliza Ada Sims (B 1867 in Greenwich, Kent) Married
George William Rousham (B 1874 in Newington, Surrey - D 1946 in Brentford, Middlesex) was a photographer in Folkestone, Kent (c.1901)
Their father Samuel Sims (B 1827 in Devonport, Devon – D 1891 in Greenwich) is supposed to have had a Studio at Glenton House, 26 King Street, Greenwich 1869 - 1874. Succeeded by Richard Lang Sims. Aka Royal Park Photographic Studio. Also a Studio at Wellington Lodge, Brockley Road, Woolwich (c 1870)
Any leads, photos or info gratefully welcomed.
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Have you looked at David Webb's excellent PhotoLondon site?
http://www.photolondon.org.uk/default.asp
some of your Sims are in there. Sadly, I don't think that David is contributing to this database any longer. It is a fabulous resource. Larry
Hellom for the top one have you thought of looking at Lambeth Archives?