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Fordham Collection

Fordham is a place that encompasses the thrill of horse racing and the legacy of jockeys like Alan Fordham

Background imageFordham Collection: Horse Racing / Jockeys

Horse Racing / Jockeys
British Jockey

Background imageFordham Collection: Alan Fordham

Alan Fordham Northamtonshire CCC 06 June 1991 Date: 06 June 1991

Background imageFordham Collection: New Lodge and Gates, Eaton, for His Grace The Duke of Westminster, KG (litho)

New Lodge and Gates, Eaton, for His Grace The Duke of Westminster, KG (litho)
5213799 New Lodge and Gates, Eaton, for His Grace The Duke of Westminster, KG (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Lodge and Gates, Eaton)

Background imageFordham Collection: Boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx (b / w photo)

Boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx (b / w photo)
5215540 Boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx)

Background imageFordham Collection: Some American buildings of marked historic interest (b / w photo)

Some American buildings of marked historic interest (b / w photo)
6002634 Some American buildings of marked historic interest (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFordham Collection: St. Johns College Fordham, New York, 1846-51. Creator: William Rodrigue

St. Johns College Fordham, New York, 1846-51. Creator: William Rodrigue
St. Johns College Fordham, New York, 1846-51

Background imageFordham Collection: St. Johns College, Bronx, New York, USA

St. Johns College, Bronx, New York, USA - renamed Fordham University in 1907. circa 1904

Background imageFordham Collection: West Norfolk PE38 0 Map

West Norfolk PE38 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Norfolk PE38 0

Background imageFordham Collection: Colchester CO6 3 Map

Colchester CO6 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Colchester CO6 3

Background imageFordham Collection: Ely CB7 5 Map

Ely CB7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ely CB7 5

Background imageFordham Collection: The Demon, 1882. Artist: Spy

The Demon, 1882. Artist: Spy
The Demon, 1882. George Fordham, British jockey. Fordham (1837-1887) was Champion Jockey on 13 occasions between 1855 and 1869

Background imageFordham Collection: George Fordham, British flat racing jockey

George Fordham, British flat racing jockey
George Fordham (1837-1887), British champion flat racing jockey

Background imageFordham Collection: Caricature of George Fordham, flat race jockey

Caricature of George Fordham, flat race jockey
Caricature of George Fordham (1837-1887), British flat race jockey -- The Demon. 1883

Background imageFordham Collection: Caricature, Fred Archer and George Fordham, jockeys

Caricature, Fred Archer and George Fordham, jockeys
Caricature, Frederick James (Fred) Archer (1857-1886), and George Fordham (1837-1887), British flat race jockeys -- Goodwood. 1882

Background imageFordham Collection: Edward Fordham Flower

Edward Fordham Flower
EDWARD FORDHAM FLOWER Brewer, writer, mayor of Stratford on Avon and champion of the Shakespeare centenary. Date: 1805 - 1883

Background imageFordham Collection: Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House Technical Home - Tailors Sh

Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House Technical Home - Tailors Sh
Boys at work in the tailors shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: early 1900s

Background imageFordham Collection: Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House - Bootmakers Shop

Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House - Bootmakers Shop
Boys at work in the bootmakers shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: early 1900s

Background imageFordham Collection: Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London

Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London
Boys training as tailors, some sewing by hand, others by machine, at the Shaftesbury Homes technical training school at Fordham House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Date: circa 1910

Background imageFordham Collection: Central Stores, Fordham, Cambridgeshire

Central Stores, Fordham, Cambridgeshire
Central Stores, Fordham, Ely, near Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageFordham Collection: Edward Snow Fordham, Vanity Fair, Spy

Edward Snow Fordham, Vanity Fair, Spy
EDWARD SNOW FORDHAM (1858-1919). Police magistrate. Called to the Bar 1883. Justice of the peace in no less than 8 counties. Shown seated, holding glasses, Inkwell at his side

Background imageFordham Collection: Plates 17 & 18: Fordham, Town of West Farms, Westchester Co. N. Y

Plates 17 & 18: Fordham, Town of West Farms, Westchester Co. N. Y
Plates 17 & 18: Fordham, Town of West Farms, Westchester Co. N.Y

Background imageFordham Collection: NEW YORK: POE COTTAGE. The cottage in the Bronx, New York, where Edgar Allan Poe

NEW YORK: POE COTTAGE. The cottage in the Bronx, New York, where Edgar Allan Poe lived with his wife, Virginia Clemm, and her mother, Maria, from 1846 to 1849. Photograph, c1915

Background imageFordham Collection: Poe Home, Fordham

Poe Home, Fordham
Edgar Allan Poes cottage at Fordham, USA


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Fordham is a place that encompasses the thrill of horse racing and the legacy of jockeys like Alan Fordham. With its rich history, it has become synonymous with equestrian excellence. From the iconic New Lodge and Gates in Eaton, where His Grace The Duke of Westminster once resided, to the bustling boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx captured in timeless black and white photos, Fordham holds a special place in American heritage. The St. Johns College in Fordham, New York stands as a testament to education's power since its establishment by William Rodrigue in 1846. This institution has shaped countless minds and continues to be an intellectual hub within the Bronx community. Beyond academia lies the picturesque landscapes of West Norfolk PE38 0 Map, Colchester CO6 3 Map, and Ely CB7 5 Map. These areas showcase natural beauty intertwined with Fordham's charm. Intriguingly depicted through "The Demon" artwork by Spy from 1882 is George Fordham - a legendary British flat racing jockey who left an indelible mark on this exhilarating sport. His achievements serve as inspiration for aspiring riders worldwide. Fordham represents more than just a location; it embodies passion for horse racing, dedication to education at St. Johns College, historical landmarks across America's boroughs, and celebrated figures like George Fordham, and is truly a place where tradition meets progress – an extraordinary blend that defines its unique character.