Bookies Collection

Probus Horse Show, Cornwall. Saturday 31st April 1921
A row of bookmakers at work on their stands with their blackboards showing the runners names. The bookie, L. Jones of Cardiff, can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

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

Bookies at dog racing, Walthamstow
Bookies light cigars as they take bets from punters at Walthamstow during an evening dog race. The race track closed in 2008 Date: 2000

Alf Prince, bookmaker - stand at Epsom racecourse. Date: 1937

The Oncourse Bookie, c. 1905 (colour litho)
619503 The Oncourse Bookie, c.1905 (colour litho) by Thelem, E. (fl.1890-1920); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A Great Society Gathering, Royal Ascot in Coronation Year (litho)
1043841 A Great Society Gathering, Royal Ascot in Coronation Year (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Great Society Gathering, Royal Ascot in Coronation Year)

Man in evening dress making a phone call (colour litho)
3094460 Man in evening dress making a phone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in evening dress making a phone call)

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

Prices for the 1966 World Cup tournament in England are quoted by bookmakers Joe Coral at their head offices in Regent Street. Pat Aiken, 21, of Bermondsey chalks up the odds. 6th January 1966

Beresford and Smith bookmakers. Betting and Gambling. May 1937. P014490

Turf Accountants seen here at Redcar Racecourse. 22nd May 1980

Actor Phil Silvers took the bookies to the cleaners in true Sergeant Bilko fashion. The man who immortalised Bilko, the loveabler American army spiv

Bookmakers pictured around the Golate near the Queens Vaults Pub, Cardiff, 20th August 1959

Horses running in Duke of York Handicap, Kempton Park, Surrey, illustrating a fixtures card for October 1936. Date: circa 1936

Racegoers and bookies at the Epsom Derby, 1933. Date: 1933

Douglas Stuart advertisement by William Heath Robinson
Advertisement for the bookmaker s, Douglas Stuart, designed by William Heath Robinson and featuring a typically crazy illustration of an entire family

A Bookmaker and his client outside the Ram Inn, Newmarket (w / c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC322080 A Bookmaker and his client outside the Ram Inn, Newmarket (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.1x19.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Bookies
2nd June 1911: The Bookies at the Epsom Derby. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Capturing the Spirit of Bookies Through Time: From Probus Horse Show to the 1966 World Cup" Step back in time to Saturday, April 31st, 1921, at the Probus Horse Show in Cornwall. Amongst the vibrant atmosphere and eager spectators, bookies eagerly take bets on their favorite horses, adding an element of excitement to this prestigious event. Fast forward a few decades to Derby Day at Epsom in 1895. The grandstand looms large as bookies skillfully navigate through crowds, offering odds and taking wagers with precision. Their presence adds a touch of thrill and anticipation to this iconic horse racing event. Not limited to just horse racing, it also make their mark at dog races like Walthamstow. With keen eyes trained on the greyhounds speeding around the track, these astute individuals expertly calculate odds and facilitate bets that keep fans on edge throughout each race. In 1937 at Epsom Racecourse stands Alf Prince - a prominent figure among bookmakers. His stand serves as a hub for enthusiastic punters seeking advice or placing bets before witnessing exhilarating races unfold before their eyes. The early 1900s bring us an intriguing glimpse into history with "The Oncourse Bookie. " This colorful lithograph showcases how even then, they were integral parts of sporting events - providing opportunities for both entertainment and potential winnings. Royal Ascot in Coronation Year becomes a great society gathering where high society mingles amidst elegant attire and extravagant hats. Amidst this glamorous affair are bookmakers who cater to those looking for some thrilling action alongside socializing – truly capturing the essence of British culture during such events. Evening dress doesn't deter one man from making phone calls while indulging his passion for betting; he embodies both sophistication and excitement as he navigates between conversations about upcoming races while enjoying luxurious surroundings captured beautifully in a color lithograph.