Symes Collection

Method of catching wild elephants using lassos in Burma. Adapted from an illustration in Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

Court women of Burma in ceremonial dress. Servant bowing, chief counsellor or woongees wife with fan, privy counsellor or attawoons wife, and counsellor or woondocs wife with fan

Imperial yacht and a Birman war-boat
Royal golden boat or imperial yacht for ceremonial occasions (Shoepaundogee), and a Birman war-boat. From Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

Stupa of Shwemawdaw Pagoda, Bago, Myanmar (Shoemadoo, the great temple at Pegue, Burma). Adapted from Michael Symes An Account of an Embassy in the Kingdom of Ava

A kioum or Buddhist monastery in Burma. After an illustration in Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

Image of Buddha in Bengal and Birman Gautama
Image of Buddha in Bengal, and image of Birman Gautama Buddha in a temple in Amarapura. Adapted from Michael Symes Account of an Embassy to the Kingdom of Ava

Kayan people, Cassay cavalry and Birman peasant
Man and woman of the Kayan mountain tribe, Cassay elite cavalryman of the Burmese imperial guard, and Birman peasant with sword and shield

Amarapura Palace, throne room of King Bodawpaya, Emperor of Burma. Reception of the British mission led by Michael Symes, 1795

Billiard player J. Graham Symes in khaki, WW1
The amateur billiard champion, Lieutenant J. Graham Symes with his opponent Mr E. S. Bourne, who he beat to retain his title at Ormes Hall in February 1918. Date: 1918

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The Tilt Forge. Artist, Godfrey Symes (1825-1866), Sheffield Museum, England

Beardmore Precision, A. Symes IOM Junior TT 1924
Beardmore Precision, A.Symes IOM Junior TT 1924

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"Symes: A Journey Through History and Culture" Step into the world of Symes, a name that has left its mark on various aspects of history. From the Irish International Rugby Team in 1895 to the valiant Billiard player J. Graham Symes donning khaki during WW1, this name carries tales of courage and skill. Intriguingly, Symes even played a role in catching wild elephants using lassos in Burma, showcasing resourcefulness and bravery. The court women of Burma adorned themselves in ceremonial dress while sailing alongside an imperial yacht and a Birman war-boat – a sight that surely mesmerized all who witnessed it. The Stupa of Shwemawdaw Pagoda in Bago, Myanmar stands tall as a testament to Symes' connection with spirituality. A kioum or Buddhist monastery nestled amidst the Burmese landscape further highlights the cultural significance associated with this name. Images depicting Buddha from Bengal and Birman Gautama remind us of Symes' influence on religious artistry across regions. The Kayan people, Cassay cavalry, and Birman peasants embody diversity within society – each group contributing their unique stories to the tapestry woven by time. Even beyond sports and culture, Symes made its presence felt in medical advancements. The symes aneurysm needle stands as evidence of progress made in surgical instruments throughout the history of medicine. Lastly, let's not forget Beardmore Precision's association with A. Symes IOM Junior TT 1924 – an event that showcased precision engineering combined with sheer determination. Symes is more than just a name; it represents resilience, innovation, tradition, adventure - encapsulating human experiences from different corners of our world throughout centuries gone by.