Ascot Collection

Poster advertising Bernard Weatherill Ltd, civil and sporting tailors of Conduit Street and Cannon Street, London. A foxhunting scene on the village green is depicted

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

Tatler front cover, horse racing Ascot, 1955
Front cover of The Tatler featuring an elegant couple spectating at the races. Date: 1955

Bystander masthead design, 1927 - Royal Ascot
Illustrated masthead design for The Bystander magazine showing a vibrant scene at Royal Ascot with glamorous women, men in morning suits and top hats

Lagonda advertisement, 1933 and Idare dress
Advertisement for Lagonda cars, Britains Thoroughbred - the ideal mode of transport for Ascot 1933, while the floral dress is by Eileen Idare of 50 Grosvenor Street. Date: 1933

Bystander front cover - Summer Number 1933
Striking front cover of The Bystander magazine for 7 June 1933, with a design by Leon Benigni featuring fashionable spectators at the racing, probably Ascot. Date: 1933

Social / Cup Day at Ascot
Society ladies in Ascot fashions: hobble skirts & panniers, tunic dresses, a loose fitting kimono style dress with oriental embroidery. N.B unfashionably large hats!

Ascot, Circa 1818
Horse racing in the early 19th Century

Horse Racing / Ascot
Gold cup day, 1839

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

Advert / Gold Flake Cigs
Willss Gold Flake at Ascot - the Mans cigarette that Women like

Caricatures at Royal Ascot, 1927
Weighing out for the cartoon stakes at Ascot - and some of the " the heads" whose colours have established a reputation for " showing up" at the Royal meeting

Mrs Whighams Ascot Party
A group at a house party held by Mrs George Hay Whigham at her home at Ascot, during Ascot Week. From left, Mr, C. Moore, Miss Margaret Whigham (Mrs Whighams daughter, later the Duchess of Argyll)

Bystander masthead design, society at the races
Stylised masthead design on the front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring smart society mingling at the races, possibly Ascot, the Derby or Goodwood. Date: 1930

Racehorse Solario posing for the brush of Alfred J Munnings
The great racehorse Solario, owned by Sir John Rutherford, posing for the brush of the great animal artist Alfred J Munnings (1878-1959) Date: 1926

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Ascot, Saturday 23rd July 1977. Our Picture Shows... Lester Piggott and The Minstrel, in the lead and on their way to winning the race

Ascot fashion, 1913 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951

Silhouettes of horses in sporting activities
Despite this motor age -- silhouettes of horses in sporting activities. From the top: Going to the Post for the Derby, the International Horse Show, and Royal Ascot

Tatler front cover, June 1960

Boats at Boulters Lock, Berkshire, 1907
Photograph showing the crowd of boats queuing for Boulters Lock, Berkshire, on Ascot Sunday, 1907. The day this picture was taken 1300 boats passed through the lock

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

The Road to Ascot / 1846
A sketch on the road to Ascot. The summer of 1846 was a particularly hot one bringing that awful accompaniment - dust !

Flapper / Ascot Dress / 1926
An Ascot gown of georgette trimmed with bands of emeralds and diamonds. A fringe of uncurled ostrich feather is caught at one side with a rose and foliage

Royal Ascot fashions, 1951
A selection of fashionable outfits for Royal Ascot from Debenham and Freebody and Dickins and Jones. Date: 1951

Ascot hat from Debenham and Freebody, 1934
A stunning hat of organdie in an elusive shade of brown ; the brim reinforced in an open lattice insertion in which golden threads mingle with the organdie. Perfect for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

King George V and Queen Mary with their sons
King George V and Queen Mary at Ascot in the early 1930s, riding in a carriage with their sons Edward, Prince of Wales (in black) and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

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

ASCOT 1866
The betting ring on the Ascot racecourse

Social Scene Ascot 1911
A group of smartly dressed men and women enjoying a day out at Ascot

Cup Day at Ascot / 1914
Socialising on Cup Day at Royal Ascot

Quashed leading Alcazar (b/w photo)
8671561 Quashed leading Alcazar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quashed leading Alcazar)

Windsor Lad, C Smirke up (b/w photo)
8671567 Windsor Lad, C Smirke up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Lad, C Smirke up)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669736 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse
5912951 Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, circa 1830

Apology, the Winner of the Gold Cup at Ascot, 1876. Creator: John Sturgess
Apology, the Winner of the Gold Cup at Ascot, 1876. She was bred by that fine old sportsman the late Rev. John King, better known under his turf name of "Mr

The Ascot Race Plate: the Royal Hunt Cup - Death of the Boar, the Buck, and the Fox, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Ascot Race Plate: the Royal Hunt Cup - Death of the Boar, the Buck, and the Fox, 1856. The "Royal Hunt Cup" is a tazza-shaped bowl, supported on a stem

The Ascot Race Plate: the Gold Vase - the White Doe of Rilstone alluring Thomas the Rhymer into Fair Creator: Unknown
The Ascot Race Plate: the Gold Vase - the White Doe of Rilstone alluring Thomas the Rhymer into Fairyland, 1856. Trophy which...illustrates the legend which Sir Walter Scott has made popular

'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

Wanota, Winner of the Ascot Stakes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wanota, Winner of the Ascot Stakes, 1850. Racehorse owned by Lord Clifden and ridden by Job Marson. The Ascot Stakes - a sporting handicap, won by Wanota - was, probably, a race thrown away

Doug Ellis, Birmingham Travel Agent, Sunflight, pictured with wife, Heidi Marie Kroeger at Ascot Racecourse, Royal Ascot, Hunt Cup Day, Wednesday 16th June 1965. Our Picture Shows

Dame Edna Everage (aka Barry Humphries) trying on her new hat for Ascot. The hat has an Australian motif including the Sydney Opera House and a shark. 14th June 1976

Sir Gordon Carter, Clerk of Ascot Racecourse, racing fixtures Date: 1930

Margaret Whigham at Ascot with her boater and ruches muff
Celebrated society it girl, Miss Margaret Whigham, later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then the infamous Duchess of Argyll pictured at Ascot in June 1931 wearing an unusual boater style hat

King Edward VIII & Mrs Simpson at Royal Ascot, 1936
King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, pictured with his future wife, Wallis Simpson, at Royal Ascot in June 1936. Date: 1936

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

Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse at Ascot racecourse. She was racing against other members of the Royal Family and guests who are staying with her at Windsor Castle

Royal Ascot, first day. Dame Edna Everage wearing a huge, five foot wide hat. It is in white lace with aqua-marine and royal rushed satin to represent the waves in Sydney Harbour with the Opera House

Jockey Peter Scudamore announces his retirement at Ascot. 7th April 1993

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"Ascot: A Timeless Tradition of Elegance and Excitement" Step back in time to Ascot 1910, where three young Victorian women dare to bare their bottoms in a bold display of fashion rebellion. This provocative image captures the essence of Ascot's audacious spirit. Fast forward to 1955, when a poster advertising Bernard Weatherill Ltd takes center stage at horse racing Ascot. The blend of style and sophistication is palpable as attendees eagerly anticipate the thrilling races ahead. The Bystander masthead design from 1927 showcases Royal Ascot's grandeur with its intricate detailing. It serves as a reminder that this prestigious event has always been synonymous with high society and glamour. Social/Cup Day at Ascot brings together the crème de la crème of society for an unforgettable day filled with champagne, laughter, and exquisite fashion choices. The air buzzes with excitement as guests place their bets on magnificent thoroughbreds thundering down the track. Travel back even further to circa 1818 when Ascot first began captivating hearts. Its rich history intertwines seamlessly with modernity, creating an atmosphere unlike any other racecourse in the world. In 1933, Lagonda advertisement meets Idare dress – two icons colliding in perfect harmony. As ladies don their finest attire for Bystander's Summer Number front cover, they epitomize elegance while exuding confidence worthy of such a prestigious occasion. Horse racing enthusiasts flock to Ascot year after year; it is here that dreams are made or shattered within seconds on the turf. The thrill of witnessing these majestic creatures galloping towards victory creates an unparalleled adrenaline rush among spectators. ASCOT 1929 encapsulates all that makes this event legendary - timeless traditions upheld by generations past and present alike. From top hats to flowing gowns, every detail contributes to an ambiance steeped in heritage yet ever-evolving.