Lorimer Collection

Four comedians: Eric and Ernie, Eric Sykes and Max Wall
Four popular British comedians: from left to right, Ernie Wise (Ernest Wiseman, 1925-1999), Eric Sykes (b 1923), Eric Morecambe (John Eric Bartholomew)

The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland (interior, the entrance to the shrine) - housed in a re-developed barrack block in Crown Square, at the heart of Edinburgh castle

Plans and views of magnetic compasses with dipping needles
Plans and views of magnetic compasses, including the dipping needle built by Dr. John Lorimer (1732-1795), surgeon, mathematician, politician and cartographer

A Dog and a Mirror (oil on canvas)
1766683 A Dog and a Mirror (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 127x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dog and a Mirror. John Henry Lorimer (1856-1936). Oil on canvas

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ENGLAND, Hampshire, Portsmouth, World War One Naval memorial obelisk on Southsea seafront designed by Sir Robert Lorimer with sculpture by Henry Poole

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ENGLAND, Hampshire, Portsmouth, World War One Naval memorial obelisk on Southsea seafront designed by Sir Robert Lorimer with sculpture by Henry Poole

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England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, World War One Naval Memorial Obelisk on Southsea Seafront designed by Sir Robert Lorimer with sculpture by Henry Poole

Cupids Garden, c1900, (1912). Artist: John Henry Lorimer
Cupids Garden, c1900, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

James Lorimer
JAMES LORIMER Scottish jurist and political philosopher Date: 1818 - 1890

PRESBYTERIANISM, 1891. The Ordination of the Elders in a Scottish Kirk. Oil on canvas, 1891, by John Henry Lorimer (1856-1936)

GEORGE HORACE LORIMER (1867-1937). American editor. Photographed in 1903

Scottish National War Memorial - Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928) - carved profile portrait on the Scottish National War Memorial - The Haig Memorial. A gift of the British Legon in Scotland

A compass, invented by Dr. John Lorimer, 1764, which shows magnetic inclination
DIPPING NEEDLE COMPASS. A compass, invented by Dr. John Lorimer, 1764, which shows magnetic inclination. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

JOHN L. WORDEN (1818-1897). John Lorimer Worden. American naval officer. Steel engraving after a photograph, c1862

Lorimer automatic exchange
Photograph of the Canadian Lorimer automatic telephone exchange, a system which dispensed with the need for telephone girls

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"Lorimer: A Scottish Legacy of Art, Comedy, and Innovation" Step into the rich tapestry of Lorimer's world, where history intertwines with creativity. From the grand halls of The Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh to the laughter-filled stages shared by legendary comedians Eric and Ernie, Eric Sykes, and Max Wall – Lorimer's influence spans across diverse realms. Delve into scientific exploration as you explore plans and views of magnetic compasses adorned with dipping needles. Witness the captivating allure of "A Dog and a Mirror, " an oil on canvas masterpiece that reflects both innocence and introspection. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy captured within an advertisement litho, transporting you to a time when innovation met artistry. EyeUbiquitous_20071330 captures a moment frozen in time while EyeUbiquitous_20071329 invites you to unravel another enigmatic tale. Travel back to Cupids Garden circa 1900 through John Henry Lorimer's brushstrokes; his artistic prowess brings forth beauty that transcends generations. And let us not forget James Lorimer whose name echoes through history as he leaves his mark on countless advertisements engraved for all to see. Lorimer is more than just a name; it represents a legacy woven together by artistry, comedy, scientific curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit. It reminds us that our past shapes our present while inspiring future generations to embrace their own creative journeys.