Racegoers Collection

ASCOT 1910
Black Ascot - due to the recent death of Edward VII, racegoers at Ascot dress in black, though for most ladies this is no more than the excuse to buy a new dress

Social / Melbourne Races
Melbourne racegoers at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day

ASCOT 1929
A stylised illustration depicting to elegant race goers at Ascot races in 1929, he with top hat and cigarette holder; her languid with a red hat

Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, North Yorkshire. Royal Prerogative ridden by Lester Piggott, wins the William Hill Gold Cup at Redcar

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

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

ASCOT 1895
Privileged racegoers in the Enclosure before the race for the Ascot Gold Cup : police are on hand in case of trouble

Picnicking at Ascot
Fashionable racegoers are served by their menservants with lobster and champagne as they picnic behind the grandstand at Ascot Races

The Racing Season at Newmarket; On the way to the course, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season at Newmarket; On the way to the course - some well known frequenters of the turf, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Society at Ascot- The Cup Day, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Society at Ascot- The Cup Day, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The Racing Season at Newmarket; Watching the preliminary canter, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season at Newmarket; Watching the preliminary canter, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

"A Million of Money, " The New Play at Drury Lane Theatre; the Race Scene, 1890. Creator: Unknown
"A Million of Money, " The New Play at Drury Lane Theatre; the Race Scene, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Winner, 1898. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Winner, 1898

Royal Ascot 1955, Miss Patricia Biggs, Thursday 14th July 1955

Horse Racing at Redcar. Lester Piggott at the Zetland Gold Cup Day. 31st May 1993

Last day of racing at Hurst Park Racecourse, Moussey Hurst, West Molesey, Surrey, Wednesday 10th October 1962. The last race to be held was the 4.30 Byfleet Stakes

Horse Racing at Oriental Park, Havana, Cuba Date: 1919

Goodwood Picnic
An alfresco luncheon party at Goodwood Races. Date: 1939

The charm of the women in black, as revealed at Ascot
Fashionable race-goers wear black in 1910 in mourning for the death of Edward VII. The figures shown (clockwide from the centre) are Countess of Portarington and Mr

Black Ascot 1910
Black Ascot, King Edward VII, who was a great supporter of racing, died shortly before the event. It was deemed appropriate that the races be conducted in mourning

Irish Racegoers At Cheltenham Cheltenham Festival 2004 Cheltenham Festival 2004 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 17 March 2004 Date: 17 March 2004

Racegoers At The Races York May Festival York May Festival 2008 York Racecourse, York, England 16 May 2008 Date: 16 May 2008

Racegoers Brave The Cold Cheltenham Racecourse Cheltenham Festival 2006 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 16 March 2006 Date: 16 March 2006

Epsom Derby Racegoers Date: 09 July 1996

Racegoers Having A Drink Cheltenham Festival 1999 18 March 2000 Date: 18 March 2000

Racegoers Enter Cheltenham Cheltenham Festival 1999 18 March 2000 Date: 18 March 2000

Racegoers On Benches Cheltenham Festival 1999 18 March 2000 Date: 18 March 2000

Racegoers Study Form Cheltenham Festival 2000 15 March 2000 Date: 15 March 2000

Racegoers Stratford Stratford 29 June 1995 Date: 29 June 1995

Racegoers At Royal Ascot Royal Ascot 95 27 June 1995 Date: 27 June 1995

Racegoers At French Derby 95 Chantilly 4.6.95 06 June 1995 Date: 06 June 1995

Les Courses from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282447 Les Courses from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Excited race-goers
Race-goers caught up in the excitement of the moment. Date: circa 1930s

Doncaster Race Course during the Great St. Leger Race, 1824
3085955 Doncaster Race Course during the Great St. Leger Race, 1824, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Suburban: scene at the races (colour litho)
6001237 The Suburban: scene at the races (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suburban: scene at the races)

Shanghai Races - Chinese girls spectating
Two Chinese girls in the crowd at the Shanghai races, 1939. 1939

Shanghai Races - statues outside the race club
Chinese racegoers lighting candles and burning incense in front of statues of the patron saints of the Hwa Hewi (Flower Society)

Shanghai Races - Japanese women in the crowd
Japanese racegoers including women dressed in the traditional kimono, seen in the stands at Shanghai Races in July 1939. 1939

Blackness of society at Ascot - June 1910
Due to the recent death of King Edward VII on the 6th May 1910, full mourning attire was wore by the society at Ascot until the 17th June 1910. June 1910

Ranelagh (colour litho)
964626 Ranelagh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ranelagh. From Truth, 25 December 1902.); © Look and Learn

Provident racegoers enjoy a picnic between races at the Ascot meeting Date: 1844

The Racecourse at Boulogne-sur-Mer (oil on canvas)
CH402389 The Racecourse at Boulogne-sur-Mer (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ascot - Oatlands Sweepstakes, engraved by J. W. Edy (fl. 1780-1820)
BSA273482 Ascot - Oatlands Sweepstakes, engraved by J.W. Edy (fl. 1780-1820), published in 1792 (aquatint) by Sartorius, John Nott (1759-1828) (after)

The Grand Stand at Epsom Races, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)
661033 The Grand Stand at Epsom Races, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races)

Settling Day at Tattersalls, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)
661031 Settling Day at Tattersalls, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattersalls is the auction house for racehorses)

Monday after the Great St Leger, or Heroes of the Turf Paying
3090243 Monday after the Great St Leger, or Heroes of the Turf Paying and Receving at Tattersall s, from The English Spy, pub

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Royal Ascot. 14th June 1966

Princess Grace of Monaco arrives at Royal Ascot. 14th June 1966

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Step back in time and witness the elegance and excitement throughout history. From the stylish socialites at Melbourne Races to the refined atmosphere of Ascot in 1910, horse racing has always been a spectacle for all. In 1929, Ascot saw a gathering of fashion-forward individuals who showcased their impeccable taste amidst the grandeur. Traveling further back to 1895, Derby Day at Epsom boasted a magnificent grandstand where spectators eagerly awaited thrilling races. The year 1937 witnessed Mid-Day Sun's triumphant victory at the prestigious Epsom Derby, capturing hearts with its sheer brilliance on the track. Away from England's shores, Havana's Oriental Park became a hub for horse racing enthusiasts seeking an exotic experience. Meanwhile, Goodwood Picnic provided racegoers with an opportunity to indulge in delectable treats while enjoying thrilling races. The allure of Ascot was not limited to its horses but also extended to its fashionable attendees. Women dressed in black exuded charm and sophistication as they graced this renowned event with their presence. One cannot forget Black Ascot in 1910 when mourning attire dominated the scene after King Edward VII's passing - a poignant moment that united racegoers through shared grief. Whether it be witnessing historic moments or simply picnicking amidst picturesque settings like Ascot or Coronation Derby in 1953, they have always added vibrancy and enthusiasm to these exhilarating events.