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Chippy Norton - Late Victorian era Bookmaker
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Chippy Norton - Late Victorian era Bookmaker
Mathew Dawson ) - a British racehorse trainer based at Newmarket. In a career which lasted from 1840 until his death in 1898, he trained the winners of twenty-eight British Classic Races. Date: 1892
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This evocative photograph captures the lively scene of Chippy Norton, a renowned bookmaker of the Late Victorian era, calling odds at Newmarket Racecourse in 1892. Dressed in a shiny top hat and waistcoat, Chippy, whose real name was Mathew Dawson (1820-1898), stands confidently behind his tic-tac stool, surrounded by a crowd of curious onlookers. With a determined expression and a firm grip on his calling stick, he shouts out the odds for the next race, drawing the attention of those eager to place their bets. The 1890s were a golden age for horse racing in Britain, and Chippy Norton was a central figure in this vibrant world. Over the course of his illustrious career, which spanned from 1840 until his death in 1898, he trained the winners of an impressive twenty-eight British Classic Races. His successes earned him a place in the annals of horseracing history. The setting of this photograph is the Royal Adelaide Hotel, a popular watering hole for horse racing enthusiasts and industry insiders. The landlord, Harry John, likely looks on approvingly as Chippy calls the odds, knowing that the energy and excitement he generates will only draw more patrons to his establishment. Despite the wealth and fame that came with his success, Chippy Norton's life was not without controversy. Gambling, and the role of bookmakers like him, was a contentious issue in Victorian society. Some saw them as essential figures in the horse racing industry, while others viewed them as facilitators of moral decay. Regardless of public opinion, Chippy Norton's influence on the sport of horse racing during the 19th century remains undeniable.
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