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Epsom Collection (page 4)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Derby Day - Prince Monolulu - Tipster

Epsom Derby Day - Prince Monolulu - Tipster. Date: 1929

Background imageEpsom Collection: 1953 Coronation Derby

1953 Coronation Derby
Sir Winston Churchills car leaves Epsom. 6th June 1953

Background imageEpsom Collection: 1923 Epsom Derby

1923 Epsom Derby
The 1923 Epsom Derby runners hug the rail as they round Tattenham Corner. In the lead is eventual winner Papyrus, with jockey Steve Donoghue on his way to a third successive victory in the race

Background imageEpsom Collection: Sixth form lecture theatre, Rosebery County School

Sixth form lecture theatre, Rosebery County School
6th form lecture theatre at Rosebery County School (probably the one at Epsom, Surrey). Date: 1968

Background imageEpsom Collection: Mount Eden, New Zealand

Mount Eden, New Zealand
Mount Eden from Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Background imageEpsom Collection: Horton Asylum, Epsom, Surrey

Horton Asylum, Epsom, Surrey
The entrance to Horton Asylum at Epsom, Surrey. Three children stand outside the gates, one holding flowers. The hospital opened in 1899 as Londons seventh county asylum

Background imageEpsom Collection: At the Derby / Ally Sloper

At the Derby / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper and Iky Moses set up as a touts at the Epsom Derby. Unfortunately their chosen position in the middle of the course will soon land them in trouble with the police and the jockey s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Manor Asylum, Epsom, Surrey

Manor Asylum, Epsom, Surrey
A tennis match in progress at the Manor Asylum, Horton Lane, near Epsom in Surrey. The asylum opened in 1900 as the sixth London County Council asylum

Background imageEpsom Collection: Recreation Hall, Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey

Recreation Hall, Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey
Interior of the recreation hall at the Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, opened in 1899 as Horton Asylum - Londons seventh county asylum

Background imageEpsom Collection: Horton Mental Hospital, Epsom, Surrey

Horton Mental Hospital, Epsom, Surrey
Aerial view of the Horton Mental Hospital at Epsom, Surrey. The hospital opened in 1899 as Horton Asylum, Londons seventh county asylum

Background imageEpsom Collection: Administration Building, Horton War Hospital, Epsom

Administration Building, Horton War Hospital, Epsom
The administration block of the Horton War Hospital, Epsom, opened in 1899 as Horton Asylum - Londons seventh county asylum

Background imageEpsom Collection: Church interior, Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey

Church interior, Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey
Interior of the church at the Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, opened in 1899 as Horton Asylum - Londons seventh county asylum

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom at Race-Time

Epsom at Race-Time
The Spread Eagle, Epsom, Surrey, in the racing season

Background imageEpsom Collection: EPSOM

EPSOM
Distant view of Epsom, Surrey

Background imageEpsom Collection: Electric Shock Machine, on Derby Day, 1860

Electric Shock Machine, on Derby Day, 1860
Engraving, originally entitled Two Shocks a Penny, showing an electric shock machine which was part of the entertainments at Epsom Racecourse, on Derby Day 1860

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Three Card Trick, 1860

The Three Card Trick, 1860
Engraving showing a group of gamblers gathered around a card sharp or magician to enjoy the Three Card Trick, somewhere near Epsom on Derby Day in 1860

Background imageEpsom Collection: Roadside Refreshments on the way to the Derby, 1860

Roadside Refreshments on the way to the Derby, 1860
Engraving showing a man selling alcoholic refreshment beside the London to Epsom road on Derby Day in 1860. The Derby is one of Britains biggest horse-racing events

Background imageEpsom Collection: Traffic on the London to Epsom Road, 1889

Traffic on the London to Epsom Road, 1889
Engraving showing the scene on the London to Epsom road as Joe Muggins donkey carriage halts the progress of the four horse carriage behind, 1889. This image was originally entitled On the Road

Background imageEpsom Collection: Piccadilly Circus on the morning of Derby Day, 1866

Piccadilly Circus on the morning of Derby Day, 1866
Engraving showing the crowded scene in Piccadilly Circus, London, on the morning of Derby Day in 1866. The image shows a large number of horse-drawn carriages

Background imageEpsom Collection: Struggle for tickets at a railway station

Struggle for tickets at a railway station
An illustration of a fight breaking out at a railway ticket office on the first day of Epsom races. Demand for transportation was always high and inevitably resulted in scuffles at the ticket office

Background imageEpsom Collection: Irish Derby Sweepstake

Irish Derby Sweepstake
A ticket for the Irish Free State Hospitals Sweepstake, based on the Derby at Epsom, England

Background imageEpsom Collection: Railway station at Epsom

Railway station at Epsom
The new railway station at Epsom Downns. Built to accommodate vistors even on the busiest days of the races

Background imageEpsom Collection: Railway service for Epsom Races

Railway service for Epsom Races
Illustration showing the three classes of carriage transporting people to the Epsom Races in 1847

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom on Derby Day

Epsom on Derby Day
A spectacular birds-eye view over the expanse of the Epsom race course during the running of The Derby. Horse Buses and carriages line the track as the crowd follows the racers

Background imageEpsom Collection: Windy Derby / Epsom / Alken

Windy Derby / Epsom / Alken
A Start for the Derby of the Effects of a Windy Day or The Epsom Race Course Race-goers are sent flying by a severe wind causing havoc amongst the spectators

Background imageEpsom Collection: Crowd of Derby Revellers

Crowd of Derby Revellers
Epsom Races: The Return From " The Derby". The merry and somewhat worse for wear crowd (from all social classes) make the return journey after a day at the races

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Betting Ring 1844

Derby Betting Ring 1844
Betting on the Derby - gentlemen ride up to the ring and place their bets man to man - all very different from the arrangements in later years !

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby Crowd (Dore)

The Derby Crowd (Dore)
A massive crowd assembles at Epsom for Derby day

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

Background imageEpsom Collection: Crowd at the Derby

Crowd at the Derby
A scene at Epsom during Derby day where crowds gather next to several bookmakers

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Races Circa 1830

Epsom Races Circa 1830
A large group of runners and riders come up the hill to the finish at Epsom racecourse

Background imageEpsom Collection: City Men at the Races

City Men at the Races
Jones I say, Brown, things are deuced bad in the city Brown Then I m deuced glad I m at Epsom!"

Background imageEpsom Collection: Edward VII at Epsom races

Edward VII at Epsom races
King Edward VII watches the racing at Epsom from the Grand Stand

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Racegoers 1929

Derby Racegoers 1929
Racegoers on Derby day



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