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Epsom Collection

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Wettest Derby on Record by The Tout, 1927

The Wettest Derby on Record by The Tout, 1927
The Wettest Derby on record in 1927 with numerous well-known personalities of the turf coping with the flooded course with the help of umbrellas and rowing boats. Includes the jockey M

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby 1923 by Cecil Aldin

The Derby 1923 by Cecil Aldin
Leaving the post at the start of the Derby of 1923, a race famously won by Papyrus, owned by Mr B. Irish and ridden by Steve Donoghue

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day - The Olympians

Derby Day - The Olympians
Caricatures of prominent racing fans riding to Epsom in a stagecoach. From left, the Earl of Lonsdale, Lady James Douglas, Sir Edward Hulton, Lord Glaneley, Sir H. Cunliffe-Owen, Hon. G

Background imageEpsom Collection: Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs

Policeman talk to Gypsies on Epsom Downs
Two Policeman talk to a Gypsy family by their caravan and wagon on Epsom Downs Date: circa 1920s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Another Derby Derby?

Another Derby Derby?
Caricatures of well known personalities of the turf caricatured by Mel before the Epsom Derby of 1928. Clockwise from top left - Sir Abe Bailey, owner of Advocate, Lord Dewar, owner of Sunny Trace

Background imageEpsom Collection: Ewell Epileptic Colony, Epsom, Surrey

Ewell Epileptic Colony, Epsom, Surrey
Lime Villa at the Ewell Epileptic Colony, Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey. The colony, opened in 1903 by the London County Council, was later known as Ewell Mental Hospital and then as St Ebbas Hospital

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Derby - 1954

Epsom Derby - 1954
Epsom Downs, the Gentlemens Mobile Toilet, provided by Ewell Council 3rd June 1954

Background imageEpsom Collection: Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby Jockey

Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby Jockey. The Kings jockey Herbert Jones removed from Epsom Racecourse, following the incident on Derby day, June 4th, 1913

Background imageEpsom Collection: Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby

Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby. Emily Wilding Davison, the jockey, Herbert Jones and the Kings horse Anmer, immediately after Miss

Background imageEpsom Collection: Mid-Day Sun winning the Epsom Derby, 1937

Mid-Day Sun winning the Epsom Derby, 1937
Mid-Day Sun winning the Epsom Derby in 1937, illustrating a fixtures card for May 1938. Date: 1937

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day at Epsom with grandstand, 1895

Derby Day at Epsom with grandstand, 1895. Date: 1895

Background imageEpsom Collection: Ard Patrick, Winner of the Epsom Derby in 1902

Ard Patrick, Winner of the Epsom Derby in 1902. Race horse Date: 1902

Background imageEpsom Collection: Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B

Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B
Maverick horse galloping the opposite direction to the rest of the race. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Background imageEpsom Collection: Papyrus, Derby winner 1923

Papyrus, Derby winner 1923
Mr B. Irish leads in his horse, Papyrus with jockey Steve Donoghue up, following its win in the 1923 Derby at Epsom. For Donoghue it was a third successive win in the race. Date: June 1923

Background imageEpsom Collection: An Epsom memory - the Aga Khan

An Epsom memory - the Aga Khan
Caricature of the Aga Khan with Blenheim, the British Thoroughbred race horse who won the Epsom Derby in 1930 ridden by jockey Harry Wragg. 1930

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Ladas PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Ladas PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1933

Background imageEpsom Collection: Advert for the Puss Moth aeroplane 1930

Advert for the Puss Moth aeroplane 1930
Advertisement for the Moth airplane, manufactured by the De Havillalnd Aircraft Company Ltd. The illustration shows a Puss Moth flying of the Epsom Derby, while the advert claims

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day at Epsom racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey

Derby Day at Epsom racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, England -- horse-drawn coaches and other traffic arriving for the big event. Date: 1922

Background imageEpsom Collection: Tooth and Flail by H. M. Bateman

Tooth and Flail by H. M. Bateman
The Crisis - Tattenham Corner. Horses and riders each furiously rounding the bend at Tattenham Corner on Epsom racecourse as envisaged by the cartoonist, H. M. Bateman. Date: 1927

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom, Surrey - The Public Hall

Epsom, Surrey - The Public Hall Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Epsom Derby

The Epsom Derby
Photograph of the Epsom Derby, used by W. P. Frith for his famous painting, The Derby Day. Date: 1856

Background imageEpsom Collection: Hermit, winner of the 1867 Epsom Derby

Hermit, winner of the 1867 Epsom Derby
Engraved portrait of Hermit, the horse which won the Epsom Derby in 1867

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Charter Inn, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Charter Inn, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1939

Background imageEpsom Collection: Soldiers at Woodcote Park Camp, Epsom, Surrey, WW1

Soldiers at Woodcote Park Camp, Epsom, Surrey, WW1
Soldiers at Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey (a stately home taken over for military training), during the First World War. The large corrugated iron building is the kitchen. Date: circa 1915

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Hill, Epsom Downs racecourse, early 1900s

The Hill, Epsom Downs racecourse, early 1900s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day, Epsom Downs Racecourse

Derby Day, Epsom Downs Racecourse

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Victorian period

Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Victorian period

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Hill, Epsom Downs Racecourse

The Hill, Epsom Downs Racecourse

Background imageEpsom Collection: Barnardo's Mittendorff House Epsom Home At East

Barnardo's Mittendorff House Epsom Home At East
Barnardo's, Mittendorff, House, Epsom, Home, at, East, Street, children's, homes, childrens, care, welfare, social, accomodation, , 13797844

Background imageEpsom Collection: Harley Motors Limited Car showroom, Epsom Road, Hinton

Harley Motors Limited Car showroom, Epsom Road, Hinton, Esher, Surrey, June 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageEpsom Collection: Harley Motors Limited Garage, Epsom Road, Hinton, Esher

Harley Motors Limited Garage, Epsom Road, Hinton, Esher, Surrey, June 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Policemen in the 1860s

Epsom Policemen in the 1860s
A group of officers from the Epsom Police Force in the 1860s. Date: 1860s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Tom Walls and Horse

Tom Walls and Horse
Actor and horse owner/trainer Tom Walls (1883-1949) was well known for his appearances in Aldwych farces. Here he is pictured with his horse April the Fifth, victorious at this year's Derby

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Sunday

Derby Sunday
Crowds attending the Derby Sunday races at Epsom, including an open-air church service. Date: 1932

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Traffic Jam

Epsom Traffic Jam
A sketch by John Sturgess, showing a traffic blockage on Balham Hill, encountered during a homeward journey from that year's Epsom Derby. Date: 1887

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Racecourse

Epsom Racecourse
Illustration by Charles Simpson, showing spectators viewing the action from their vehicles. Date: circa 1932

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom town centre, Surrey

Epsom town centre, Surrey Date: 1928

Background imageEpsom Collection: New Grandstand, Epsom Downs racecourse, Surrey

New Grandstand, Epsom Downs racecourse, Surrey, on Derby Day Date: 1928

Background imageEpsom Collection: Suffragette Rose Lamartine Yates

Suffragette Rose Lamartine Yates
Portrait photograph of Rose Lamartine Yates (1875-1954). She joined the Wimbledon branch of the W.S.P.U in 1908, becoming its secretary in 1910

Background imageEpsom Collection: Lyttelton Warning Paranormal Apparitions Lord

Lyttelton Warning Paranormal Apparitions Lord
lyttelton, warning, paranormal, apparitions, lord, 27, november, 1779, lytt3iton, visited, ghost, mrs, amphlett, daughters, seduced, hour, death, telling, will, die, fit, pitt, place, epsom, history

Background imageEpsom Collection: Comic postcard, Scotsman discusses runners training

Comic postcard, Scotsman discusses runners training Date: 20th century

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Wellington PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Wellington PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1939

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Red Lion PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Red Lion PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Railway Guard PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Railway Guard PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Plough & Harrow PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Plough & Harrow PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Drift Bridge PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Drift Bridge PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Derby Arms, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Derby Arms, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Background imageEpsom Collection: Alf Prince, bookmaker - stand at Epsom racecourse. Date: 1937

Alf Prince, bookmaker - stand at Epsom racecourse. Date: 1937

Background imageEpsom Collection: A tic-tac man at work on a soap box on Epsom Downs racecourse. Date: 1937

A tic-tac man at work on a soap box on Epsom Downs racecourse. Date: 1937

Background imageEpsom Collection: Gas Bus

Gas Bus the first one [in photo] was in public service between Kingston and Epsom Downs yesterday [2 Nov 1939]. Towed by the bus, the trailer produces gas from a stove burning solid fules

Background imageEpsom Collection: The World of Sport 1897

The World of Sport 1897
The World of Sport, 1897. Racing notes by Captain Coe. Before the Derby race. Epsom Stand, showing Tattenham Corner. Date: 1897

Background imageEpsom Collection: Vaals, Australian race horse

Vaals, Australian race horse, owned by E Moss, trainer F Williams. Winner of Epsom Handicap and Cantala Stakes in 1927. Date: circa late 1920s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Common, Epsom, Surrey

Epsom Common, Epsom, Surrey. Date: circa 1912

Background imageEpsom Collection: Stamford Pond, Epsom, Surrey

Stamford Pond, Epsom, Surrey. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEpsom Collection: Christ Church, West Hill, Epsom, Surrey

Christ Church, West Hill, Epsom, Surrey, with three children on a bench. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEpsom Collection: Cycle Works and Motor Works, Epsom, Surrey

Cycle Works and Motor Works, Epsom, Surrey. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEpsom Collection: Horton Epileptic Colony / St Ebbas Hospital, Epsom

Horton Epileptic Colony / St Ebbas Hospital, Epsom
A view of the Horton Epileptic Colony, opened in 1903 on Hook Road, Epsom. In 1918 it became the Ewell War Hospital, then was renamed St Ebbas Hospital in 1938. Date: 1903

Background imageEpsom Collection: Group photo, Epsom Fire Station, Surrey

Group photo, Epsom Fire Station, Surrey. Date: circa 1910

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Dream of The Derby 1875

The Dream of The Derby 1875
Racing down the track with thousands of spectators watching, at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. 1875

Background imageEpsom Collection: Famous Equine artist Sir Alfred James Munnings and wife

Famous Equine artist Sir Alfred James Munnings and wife
The famous equine artist Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959) and his wife Violet at Epsom on Derby Day Date: 1921

Background imageEpsom Collection: Scene at the Epsom Derby

Scene at the Epsom Derby, June 1907. 1907

Background imageEpsom Collection: Queen Mary at the Epsom Derby, Surrey

Queen Mary at the Epsom Derby, Surrey
Queen Mary at the Epsom Derby horserace, Surrey, greeted by Lord Rosebery, with the Earl of Athlone (centre back), on 4 June 1949. 1949

Background imageEpsom Collection: King Edward VII leading Minoru, winner of the Epsom Derby

King Edward VII leading Minoru, winner of the Epsom Derby horserace. 1909

Background imageEpsom Collection: Handbill, Grand Match of Cricket Epsom Downs, Surrey

Handbill, Grand Match of Cricket Epsom Downs, Surrey
Handbill, Grand Match of Cricket, Epsom Downs, Kent versus Surrey. 1820

Background imageEpsom Collection: Princess Margaret at the Derby, 1955

Princess Margaret at the Derby, 1955
Princess Margaret at the Epsom Derby wearing a dark blue dress coat in heavy silk with a small white hat and white open toed sandals. Date: 1955

Background imageEpsom Collection: Meadway, Epsom, Surrey

Meadway, Epsom, Surrey, with an unusual bridge across the road. circa 1900s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Scene outside a London railway station

Scene outside a London railway station - probably Victoria, judging by the destinations of Brighton, Reigate, Croydon, Epsom, St Leonards and Hastings. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Duke and Duchess of York - Oaks, Epsom Racecourse

Duke and Duchess of York - Oaks, Epsom Racecourse
Duke and Duchess of York walking to the stands to watch the Oaks, Epsom Racecourse, 1928. They saw one of Lord Derbys horses Toboggan win by four lengths after a thrilling race. Date: 1928

Background imageEpsom Collection: New clock tower at Epsom 1847

New clock tower at Epsom 1847
New clock tower at Epsom, Surrey, replacing the watchhouse which stood from the 17th century. Date: 1847

Background imageEpsom Collection: Back from Derby (Dore)

Back from Derby (Dore)
A lively crowd comes back to London after a day at the Epsom Derby. Date: 1870

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby Crowd

The Derby Crowd
A massive crowd assembles at Epsom for Derby day. Date: 1870

Background imageEpsom Collection: Electric Shocks, Epsom 1860

Electric Shocks, Epsom 1860
Shocks for fun among the sideshows at Epsom racecourse on Derby Day Date: 1860

Background imageEpsom Collection: Champion jocket Lester Piggott at a press conference

Champion jocket Lester Piggott at a press conference
Portrait of champion jocket Lester Piggott - born 1935 - at a press conference in Nottingham. Lester Piggott won the Derby at Epsom a record nine times. Date: circa 1985

Background imageEpsom Collection: Duchess of Marlborough at the Derby

Duchess of Marlborough at the Derby
Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough pictured with a friend at the Epsom Derby in 1914

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Aga Khan and Prince Aly Khan at Epsom

The Aga Khan and Prince Aly Khan at Epsom
Aga Khan III and his son, Prince Aly or Ali Khan, photographed at Epsom on Oaks Day in June 1932. Date: 1932

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Barley Mow PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Barley Mow PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1907

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Albion PH, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Albion PH, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Albion

Background imageEpsom Collection: Exodus: The Epsom Derby by Gilbert, 1845

Exodus: The Epsom Derby by Gilbert, 1845
Epson races: scenes on the road, as drawn by Gilbert. The Elephant and Castle pub, as well as the Swan Tavern, Morden Hall boarding school

Background imageEpsom Collection: Two police officers with motorcycles, London

Two police officers with motorcycles, London
Two police officers (one male, one female: Margaret Cheesley) with motorcycles, Epsom, Surrey. At this time, training courses were being run for WPCs in the use of a new type of lightweight motor

Background imageEpsom Collection: Green Man Street, Ewell, Surrey

Green Man Street, Ewell, Surrey
Green Man Street, Ewell, Epsom, near Cheam, Surrey, England. Date: 1905

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Road to Epsom by Thomas Rowlandson

The Road to Epsom by Thomas Rowlandson
" Those red-cheeked, guffawing Cockneys, who sreamed to Epsom in coach, carriage, wheelbarrow, donkey cart, formed the inchoate mass whence were drawn the man who shouldered his Brown Bess in

Background imageEpsom Collection: John Watts, jockey

John Watts, jockey
John " Jack" Watts was a British flat-race jockey. In a career that lasted from 1880 until 1900 he rode the winners of 19 Classics

Background imageEpsom Collection: Steve Donoghue on Gay Crusader

Steve Donoghue on Gay Crusader
Steve Donoghue (1884 - 1945), English flat race jockey who won the Epsom Derby six times. pictured riding Gay Grusader, who he rode to a win in the race in 1917.. Date: 1917



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