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Kempton Collection

Background imageKempton Collection: Mick the Miller

Mick the Miller
Legendary greyhound racing champion, Mick the Miller, owned by Mrs Arundel Kempton, pictured enjoying a well-earned rest after winning the St. Leger 700 yards race at Wembley. Date: 1931

Background imageKempton Collection: Tatler cover - Mrs Arundel Kempton & Mick the Miller

Tatler cover - Mrs Arundel Kempton & Mick the Miller
Front cover of the Tatler magazine featuring Mrs Arundel Kempton pictured with the legendary greyhound champion, Mick the Miller and two of his puppies

Background imageKempton Collection: Mick the Miller Becomes a Film Star

Mick the Miller Becomes a Film Star
Mrs Arundel Kempton, owner of the ex-champion greyhound Mick the Miller is pictured with Mr Albert de Courville who is directing the doggy star in the Gaumont-British studio film

Background imageKempton Collection: Mrs Arundel Kempton with Mick the Miller and Puppies

Mrs Arundel Kempton with Mick the Miller and Puppies
Mrs Arundel Kempton pictured with the legendary greyhound champion, Mick the Miller and two of his puppies. Greyhound racing enjoyed a new found popularity during the late 1920s

Background imageKempton Collection: Pumping Engine

Pumping Engine
Kempton Park, Surrey : the triple expansion pumping engine in the waterworks. Note the size of the men

Background imageKempton Collection: Water shortage and supply: Londons water stores, 1921

Water shortage and supply: Londons water stores, 1921
Seriously depleted by drought: Londons water stores in 1921 for seven million people, spread over 558 square miles.The Thames estuary is viewed looking east, towards the sea

Background imageKempton 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 imageKempton Collection: Article in The Illustrated London News reporting on the 1933 visit of the Emir of Katsina

Article in The Illustrated London News reporting on the 1933 visit of the Emir of Katsina to Britain. Top picture shows the Emir

Background imageKempton Collection: Christmas cheque from the Bank of Good Wishes

Christmas cheque from the Bank of Good Wishes, paying to all good friends 366 Happy Days, from Mr and Mrs Stuart of Kempton Drive, Ilfracombe. Date: 1931

Background imageKempton Collection: Schoolboys in coal town, Kempton, West Virginia

Schoolboys in coal town, Kempton, West Virginia. Date 1939 May

Background imageKempton Collection: Son of the Blizzard family, Kempton, West Virginia

Son of the Blizzard family, Kempton, West Virginia. Date 1939 May

Background imageKempton Collection: Daughter of George Blizzard, Kempton, West Virginia

Daughter of George Blizzard, Kempton, West Virginia. Date 1939 May

Background imageKempton Collection: Mrs Kempton bids farewell to Mick the Miller

Mrs Kempton bids farewell to Mick the Miller
Mrs Arundel Kempton, owner of the legendary champion greyhound Mick the Miller at Liverpool Street Station. Having run his last race, he was off to Norfolk for stud duties. Date: 1931

Background imageKempton Collection: Gentleman with his copy of The Winning Post

Gentleman with his copy of The Winning Post
Gentleman racegoer checking the days form (and racing gossip) in his copy of The Winning Post. The paper was run by Roberts Sievier, which he used to attack those he disliked on the turf. Date: 1907

Background imageKempton Collection: Polymelus wins the Duke of York Stakes

Polymelus wins the Duke of York Stakes
The finish for the Duke of York Stakes, held at this time at Kempton Park racecourse - the favourite, Polymelus, wins in a canter

Background imageKempton Collection: Edward VII at Kempton Park races

Edward VII at Kempton Park races
At Kempton Park, King Edward VII watches his horse Ambush II before the Stewards Steeplechase. Sadly the horse comes fourth after a mishap at the water jump


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