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Horses Collection (page 16)

Background imageHorses Collection: Hyperion in the Paddock

Hyperion in the Paddock
The racehorse Hyperion, winner of the Derby in a record time of 2 minutes 34 seconds. In the foreground are Cicely Lambton (1882-1972), wife of trainer George Lambton, and Mr Oswood, the head lad

Background imageHorses Collection: George IV Drives to Ascot

George IV Drives to Ascot
Reproduction of a print from 1830, showing King George IV driving to Ascot. Date: 1830

Background imageHorses Collection: Georgian Royal Antics

Georgian Royal Antics
Illustration by Steven Spurrier (1878-1961), showing the Prince of Wales, later George IV (1762-1830) and Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Background imageHorses Collection: Camille Clifford at Stable

Camille Clifford at Stable
Camille Clifford (1885-1971) the stage actress, and model for the Gibson girl illustrations, whose married name was Evans. She owned racehorses, and is here seen visiting a stable in Epsom. Date: 1933

Background imageHorses Collection: Coaching Club

Coaching Club
The Coaching Club holding a meeting at Hyde Park. Date: 1932

Background imageHorses Collection: Richmond Horse Show

Richmond Horse Show
Horse jumping at the Richmond Horse Show. Pictured are Lady Wright on Tanapex, Major J. H. Dudgeon on Goblet, Lady Wright again on Brer Rabbit, and Miss J. Marshall Magee on Nancy. Date: 1932

Background imageHorses Collection: Ascot Scenes

Ascot Scenes
Reproductions of paintings by Charles Simpson (1885-1971) depicting scenes at Ascot on the race course and in the paddock. Date: 1930s

Background imageHorses 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 imageHorses 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 imageHorses Collection: The Racehorse Eclipse

The Racehorse Eclipse
Reproduction of a painting by George Stubbs (1724-1806) of the racehorse Eclipse (1764-1789). Eclipse was an undefeated thoroughbred who won 18 races and went on to become a successful sire

Background imageHorses Collection: Royal Tournament Rehearsal

Royal Tournament Rehearsal
Life Guards rehearsing a display of bare-back horse-jumping for the Royal Tournament, to be held at Olympia the following week. Date: 1932

Background imageHorses Collection: Newmarket Scenes

Newmarket Scenes
Reproductions of watercolours by French artisit Maurice Taquoy (1878-1952), depicting scenes at Newmarket. The top image shows the dip before the finish of the Exeter Stakes

Background imageHorses Collection: Horse at a Tea Party

Horse at a Tea Party
Grand National winner Forbra enjoying a spot of high tea, courtesy of trainer Tom Rimell and family. Date: 1932

Background imageHorses Collection: Racing at Kempton Park

Racing at Kempton Park
A low-angled shot captures both spectators and competitors at the Easter Saturday horserace at Kempton Park. Date: 1932

Background imageHorses Collection: St. Leger Winner

St. Leger Winner
Albert Primrose, Lord Rosebery (1882-1974), previously styled Lord Dalmeny, leading his racehorse Sandwich after its St. Leger win. The jockey is Harry Wragg (1902-1985). Date: 1931

Background imageHorses Collection: Horserace Action

Horserace Action
Reproduction of a painting by Louis Malespina (1874-1940) showing the action of a horserace. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageHorses Collection: Horses Neck-and-Neck

Horses Neck-and-Neck
Reproduction of a painting by Louis Malespina (1874-1940) showing vying racehorses. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageHorses Collection: Pretty Polly, Racehorse

Pretty Polly, Racehorse
Pretty Polly, recently deceased at the age of 30, won over £37, 000 in her racing career, and achieved 22 victories. Date: circa 1931

Background imageHorses Collection: Horsejumping

Horsejumping
Major J. Hume Dudgeon in action during a military jumping event at the Dublin Horse Show. Date: 1931

Background imageHorses Collection: The Racehorse Xandover

The Racehorse Xandover, a recent winner at Newmarket, being ridden by jockey Edward Charlie Elliott. Date: 1931

Background imageHorses Collection: Polo at Roehampton

Polo at Roehampton
A polo match at the Roehampton Club between the Royal Air Force and the Chinchillas. Date: 1931

Background imageHorses Collection: Tom Pinch, Racehorse

Tom Pinch, Racehorse
The racehorse Tom Pinch, winner of several races in 1924. Also pictured are jockey George Archibald (1890-1927) and owner Lord Woolavington (1849-1935). Date: circa 1924

Background imageHorses Collection: The Racehorse Parth

The Racehorse Parth
Parth was foaled in 1920 and best known for winning the 1923 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: The Racehorse Chosroes

The Racehorse Chosroes
The racehorse Chosroes, winner of the Manchester Cup and Hardwicke Stakes in 1924. Also pictured are owner Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux (1856-1929)

Background imageHorses Collection: Horseracing on Ice

Horseracing on Ice
Scenes from the Preis von Zurich horse race, taking place on the frozen surface of St Moritz Lake. Date: 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: High Diving Horse

High Diving Horse
William Doc Carver (1851-1927) had been mounting a diving horse show since 1894. The rider in this picture is probably his daughter Lorena. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: Sierra Leone, the Racehorse

Sierra Leone, the Racehorse
Racehorse Sierra Leone had achieved a run of seven races without being unplaced. Also pictured are owner Edward Stanley, Lord Derby (1865-1948), jockey Tommy Weston(1902-1981) and the Hon

Background imageHorses Collection: The Racehorse Scherzo

The Racehorse Scherzo
The racehorse Scherzo with jockey Charlie Elliott (1904-1979). Also pictured are Scherzo's owner Captain J Fielden, and trainer O. Bell. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: The Racehorse Zionist

The Racehorse Zionist, being ridden by jockey Victor Smyth (1901-1984). Also pictured are Zionist's owner the Aga Khan III (1877-1957), and trainer Richard C. Dawson (1865-1955). Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: Pharos, the Racehorse

Pharos, the Racehorse
The racehorse Pharos, owned by Lord Derby, had won four of his seven races in the previous season. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: Manna, a Racehorse

Manna, a Racehorse
The Racehorse Manna (1922-1939) ran eight times and won four races in 1924 and 1925. He went on to have a succesful stud career. Also pictured are his owner Henry E

Background imageHorses Collection: The Melton Hunt

The Melton Hunt
Reproduction of a painting by Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878) of the Melton Hunt. Grant went on to be a celebrated portraitist. Date: circa 1830s

Background imageHorses Collection: Lord and Lady Northesk

Lord and Lady Northesk
David Carnegie, 11th Earl of Northesk (1901-1963) was a winter sports enthusiast, who went on to win a bronze medal in skeleton at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Background imageHorses Collection: Princess Mary, Hunting

Princess Mary, Hunting
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), daughter of King George V, attending a meet of the Bramham Moor Hunt

Background imageHorses Collection: Twelve Pointer, ridden by Bernard Carslake

Twelve Pointer, ridden by Bernard Carslake
The racehorse Twelve Pointer, with jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake (1886-1941) in the saddle. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: The Tetrarch, a Racehorse

The Tetrarch, a Racehorse
The Tetrarch (1911-1935), also known as Spotted Wonder, was a celebrated thoroughbred racehorse. Undefeated in his racing career, he was retired to stud in 1913. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: Racehorse Saucy Sue

Racehorse Saucy Sue, a recent winner at Goodwood. Also pictured are her owner Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor (1879-1952) and trainer Alec Taylor Jr (1862-1943). Date: 1924

Background imageHorses Collection: Racehorse Scullion

Racehorse Scullion
The Racehorse Scullion, his owner George Hardy, and trainer Captain Thomas Hogg (1879-1942). Date: circa 1924

Background imageHorses Collection: Lewes Stable and Owner G. Poole

Lewes Stable and Owner G. Poole
Scenes from Lewes Stable, owned by G. Poole, who is pictured in one of the images. Also shown are champion jockey L. B. Rees and racehorse Ned Carver. Date: circa 1924

Background imageHorses Collection: The Racehorse Massine

The Racehorse Massine
Thoroughbred racehorse Massine, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. Pictured below are owner Henri Ternynck and trainer Elijah Cunnington. Date: 1924

Background imageHorses Collection: Sledge Race at St. Moritz

Sledge Race at St. Moritz
The frozen lake at St. Moritz was utilised as a race course during the winter months. Date: circa 1925

Background imageHorses Collection: Little boy dreaming of battles, WW1

Little boy dreaming of battles, WW1 Date: 1914-1918

Background imageHorses Collection: LCC horse-drawn tram, East London

LCC horse-drawn tram, East London
London County Council horse-drawn tram in East London, Victoria Park to West India Docks

Background imageHorses Collection: Barnum and Bailey's Show and Circus, Nottingham

Barnum and Bailey's Show and Circus, Nottingham
Barnum and Bailey's Show and Circus passing St Peter's Church, Nottingham, May 1898 Date: 1898

Background imageHorses Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte on his horse Marengo

Napoleon Bonaparte on his horse Marengo

Background imageHorses Collection: Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, Yorkshire

Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, Yorkshire
Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Background imageHorses Collection: Earliest practical reaper harvester

Earliest practical reaper harvester invented by Rev Patrick Bell Date: 1828

Background imageHorses Collection: Boy Scouts marching in the Lord Mayor's Show, London

Boy Scouts marching in the Lord Mayor's Show, London Date: 1923



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