Sturgess Collection

La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess
Promotional postcard for La Poupee, a comic operetta by Arthur Sturgess from the French of Maurice Ordonneau (Theatre de la Gaiete, Paris, 21st October 1896); music Edmond Audran

Two women workers at the factory gates, Derby
Two female workmates pose outside the factory gates at Burroughs & Sturgess, Frederick Street, Derby

Memorial to New Zealander Leslie Andrew, VC, Warneton
Lance Corporal Andrew, who won his VC at La Bassee when he was 20 years old, went on to serve in WW2 and died, a Brigadier, in January 1969

Cross Country Colours, 1877. Creator: John Sturgess
Cross Country Colours, 1877. Steeplechase, with jockeys and their horses falling at a jump. Published in a supplement to the Illustrated London News, 24 March 1877

A False Start - Derby, 1883. Creator: John Sturgess
A False Start - Derby, 1883. Jockeys and their horses at the Derby, an annual flat horse race at Epsom Downs racecourse in Surrey. From The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1883

The Derby Favourites, 30 May 1896. Artist: John Sturgess
The Derby Favourites, 30 May 1896. The Prince of Wales horse Persimmon, Leopold de Rothschilds St Frusquin, and the Duke of Westminsters Regret

A Knight of the Road, 1881. Artist: John Sturgess
A Knight of the Road, 1881. A highwayman holding up a coach on a lonely road. A print from the Christmas number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, (10 December 1881)

Steeplechase riders in Britain, 1880s
Steeplechase riders taking a jump in Britain, 1880s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century painting by J. Sturgess

John Sturgess
JOHN STURGESS artist and illustrator who specialised in racehorses, horse racing, coaching and suchlike subjects. Date: CIRCA 1870

E. M. Sturgess, Stage Illusionist
E.M. Sturgess a heavily moustached illusionist, standing behind an assortment of his performance paraphernalia. Date: cica 1900

ENGLAND: ROAD TRAVEL, 1880. On the Road to the Derby. Lithograph, English, 1880, after a painting by John Sturgess

Female factory workers and their male boss
A group of female factory workers pose for a photo with their male boss at Burroughs & Sturgess, Frederick Street, Derby. Date: 1930s

English International Football Team
Portraits of the English International Football Team -- Evans, Pennington, Sturgess, Woodger, Williamson, Wedlock, Shepherd, Crompton, Warren, Fleming and Simpson

A Broadcast Ca 1922
A scene from the earliest days of broadcasting : Olive Sturgess and John Huntingdon perform a duet at BBC Marconi House

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"Sturgess: A Journey Through Art, Sport, and History" Step into the captivating world of Sturgess, where artistry meets athleticism and history unfolds before your eyes. From Arthur Sturgess' mesmerizing masterpiece "La Poupee" to John Sturgess' iconic depictions of Derby races, this name has left an indelible mark on various realms. In the heart of Derby, two women workers stand proudly at the factory gates in a photograph that captures their resilience and determination, and is a testament to the spirit of progress embodied by Sturgess as they contributed to industrial growth. Venturing beyond Derby's borders, we encounter the solemn Memorial to New Zealander Leslie Andrew VC in Warneton. This poignant tribute reminds us of heroism amidst adversity and pays homage to those who sacrificed for our freedom. John Sturgess emerges as a masterful artist with his creations like "Cross Country Colours, " which vividly portrays equestrian elegance from 1877. His work transcends time with pieces such as "A False Start - Derby" and "The Derby Favourites, " transporting us back to moments frozen in paintbrush strokes. But it doesn't end there; John's talent extends beyond racecourses. In "A Knight of the Road, " he immortalizes wanderers traversing unknown paths, capturing both their vulnerability and resilience against life's challenges. E. M. Sturgess takes center stage as a stage illusionist whose enchanting performances captivated audiences worldwide. With each trick up his sleeve, he transported spectators into realms filled with wonderment and awe. From steeplechase riders navigating treacherous terrains in 1880s Britain to thrilling Liverpool Grand National Steeplechases that ignited passions across England – these exhilarating events became synonymous with adrenaline-fueled excitement associated with Sturgess. Finally, we embark on an adventure along England's roads, as depicted in the lithograph "On the Road to the Derby.