Sankey Collection

Lord Sankey 1935
Lord John, 1st Viscount Sankey, Lord Chancellor during Ramsay Macdonalds Labour government. Famous for the 1927 Persons case, which asked Are Women Persons ?

Moody & Sankey (photo)
611555 Moody & Sankey (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moody & Sankey); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

ENGLAND: RAILWAY BRIDGE. The Sankey Viaduct on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Wood engraving, 19th century

The Labour Party Cabinet under Ramsay MacDonald
The Labour Party Cabinet under Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald Date: 1929

Sankey Viaduct
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY : The Sankey Viaduct

Lady Ursula Filmer-Sankey & sons by Madame Yevonde
Lady Ursula Filmer-Sankey (1902-1978), formerly Lady Ursula Grosvenor, daughter of the Duke of Westminster, photographed by Madame Yevonde with her sons, Patrick (right) and Christopher. Date: 1932

Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures, 1937. Edward (1894-1972) ruled from ruled 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936

Legal leaders during the reign of King George V
Legal leaders during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Earl of Reading, Earl of Birkenhead, Lord Sankey, Lord Carson, Sir John Simon. Date: 1935

Messrs Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
614066 Messrs Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington)

View of the River Thames at Canning Town, London
The River Thames with sailing barge viewed from Canning Town, East London. Date: circa 1930s

A service of Messrs Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
604328 A service of Messrs Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sankey and Moody, I D Sankey Seated at Harmonium and D L Moody on Right of Platform (b / w photo)
3627502 Sankey and Moody, I D Sankey Seated at Harmonium and D L Moody on Right of Platform (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sankey and Moody)

A Service of Messers Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1053662 A Service of Messers Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Messers Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1611698 Messers Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messers Moody and Sankey at the Agricultural Hall)

Boat ice locked in Sankey and St Helens Canal at Fiddlers Ferry near Warrington. March 1947

Ira D. Sankey, composer and evangelist
An illustration from " The Family Friend" published by S.W. Partridge & Co. (London, 1875). Ira D. Sankey, the composer in the partnership of Moody and Sankey

Lady Ursula Filmer-Sankey (1902-1978), formerly Lady Ursula Grosvenor, daughter of the Duke of Westminster. Date: 1929

Tatler cover - Winston Churchill & Lady Ursula Filmer-Sanke
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Winston Churchill and Lady Ursula Filmer-Sankey at a shoot at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, seat of the Duke of Westminster

Cartoon, William Booth v. Moody & Sankey
Cartoon, William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, looking suspiciously at the visiting American evangelists, Moody & Sankey, who seem to be attracting larger crowds

Sankey / Family Friend
IRA DAVID SANKEY the American evangelist in 1875 Date: 1840 - 1908

Ira David Sankey / Downey
IRA DAVID SANKEY the American evangelist Date: 1840 - 1908

Ira David Sankey / Vanity
IRA DAVID SANKEY the American evangelist, all but hidden behind his desk Date: 1840 - 1908

Action for Libel, Lyons v Lipton, WW1
Notice of an Action for Libel in the High Court of Justice, J Lyons & Co Limited being the plaintiffs, and Lipton Limited as defendants, during the early stages of the First World War

The Manchester and Liverpool Railway: Sankey Viaduct

Messrs. Moody and Sankey at the Hippodrome, New York : Mr. Moody Personally Exhorting " Penitents" in the Room for the Womens Prayer- Meeting. Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

IRA D. SANKEY (1840-1908). American evangelist and hymn writer. Caricature, 1875, by " Ape" (Carlo Pellegrini)

Messrs. Moody and Sankey at the Hippodrome, New York : Mr. Moody Personally Exhorting " Penitents" in the Room for the Womens Prayer- Meeting. Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

DWIGHT L. MOODY (1837-1899). Dwight L. Moody (left, with raised hand) and Ira D. Sankey (at organ) preaching a revival at the Rink on Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

DWIGHT LYMAN MOODY (1837-1899). American evangelist. Wood engraving, American, 1875

Viaduct across the Sankey valley (for the LMR), 1831 Date: 1831

Moody and Sankey
American evangelists MOODY and SANKEY attract huge crowds to the Agricultural Hall, London

USA Memorial Service
Revivalist Ira Sankey sings to an immense congregation at the memorial service to fellow revivalist Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Ira David Sankey / Cdv
IRA DAVID SANKEY the American evangelist

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Sankey, a name that resonates through history with various connotations and connections. Lord Sankey, known as Sir John Sankey until 1935, was a prominent figure in British politics during the early 20th century. Serving as the Lord Chancellor of England under Ramsay MacDonald's Labour Party Cabinet, he played a crucial role in shaping legal reforms during King George V's reign. However, the name "Sankey" holds significance beyond political circles. Moody & Sankey, captured together in an iconic photograph, were renowned hymn writers and gospel singers who left an indelible mark on religious music. Their harmonious melodies echoed across nations and touched countless hearts. The Sankey Viaduct stands tall as a testament to engineering prowess and innovation. This railway bridge spanning the River Sankey on Liverpool and Manchester Railway showcases the architectural marvels of the 19th century. A wood engraving from that era immortalizes its grandeur. In another realm entirely lies Lady Ursula Filmer-Sankey and her sons immortalized by Madame Yevonde's lens. The ethereal portrait captures their elegance and grace for eternity—a moment frozen in time. A glimpse into history reveals Messrs Moody and Sankey conducting a service at Agricultural Hall amidst enraptured audiences—an engraving capturing their spiritual fervor while spreading their message of hope far and wide. Delving deeper into London's landscape brings us to Canning Town along the River Thames—a view forever imprinted upon our minds—where we witness its charm against an urban backdrop. Lastly, within Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures from 1937 emerges Lady Ursula Filmer-Sankey once again—her presence felt even among royalty—a symbol of timeless beauty intertwined with regal heritage. Thus unfolds the tale of "Sankeys"—a narrative encompassing legal leaders, musical maestros, architectural wonders, captivating portraits, and spiritual awakenings.