Bookmaker Collection

Bookmaker - Turf Accountant - James Dowsett of 38 Duke Street, Brighton. circa 1950s

A Member of Tattersall s
A scene from the play A Member of Tattersall s, by Captain H.S.Browning, which opened at the Whitney Theatre (now the Novello Theatre, Aldwych, London) on 28 February 1912

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 404,, illustration by Louis Bombled (1862-1927)
ICA4843152 Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 404,, illustration by Louis Bombled (1862-1927): Madeleine Jacques (1859-1941) by Bombled

Saving used books in a street in the United States, years 1800. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4827680 Saving used books in a street in the United States, years 1800. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Saving used books in a street in the United States, years 1800)

View of the book owners on the Quai de Montebello in Paris, 1904 (photo)
ELD4937269 View of the book owners on the Quai de Montebello in Paris, 1904 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the book owners on the Quai de Montebello in Paris - postcard 1904 ca)

Characters among book makers near Odeon, in a passage on the great Parisian boulevards in 1905
NWI4869626 Characters among book makers near Odeon, in a passage on the great Parisian boulevards in 1905. Reproduction of a 20th century painting

Illustration of Eugene-Hippolyte Forest (1808-1891) in " Song illustree", ca
ICA4841562 Illustration of Eugene-Hippolyte Forest (1808-1891) in " Song illustree", ca. 1840 - The image merchant - Violin, Shops - Napoleon I, Camelot Vendor Travelling

Cockfighting
2418401 Cockfighting; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. A gallodrome, ring for cock fights in France. 1909.); Photo © CCI.

Friperie litteraire: a provincial bookseller, old books - engraving of the Musee Universel 1874
PCT4291435 Friperie litteraire: a provincial bookseller, old books - engraving of the Musee Universel 1874 -; (add.info.: Friperie litteraire: a provincial bookseller)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): quai de la seine, book shops, 1895
LUX4760918 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): quai de la seine, book shops, 1895; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): quai de la seine, book shops, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Sketch in the Ring - "I'll Bet Against Clincher", 1850. Creator: John Leech
Sketch in the Ring - "I'll Bet Against Clincher", 1850. Turf accountant William Davies at the Epsom horse races:..the reader will recognise a well-known member of the ring

Bookmaker and punters at racecourse
Charlie Redrup, bookmaker with punters at racecourse. Date: circa 1930s

One of the bookies at the White City Greyhound Track keeps an eye on the action on the track. 7th September 1946

Inn Scene, c. 1820 (oil on panel)
2829810 Inn Scene, c.1820 (oil on panel) by Rippingille, Edward Villiers (1798-1859); 36.2x43.9 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased

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

L Plate au beurre, number 166, Satirique en couleurs
ICA4890628 L Plate au beurre, number 166, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_6_4: Metiers - Illustration by Francisco Sancha Lengo (1874-1936) by Sancha y Lengo

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

Costumes at the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball (engraving)
1604004 Costumes at the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes at the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball)

Little Billy and Sweep, early 19th century (w / c on paper)
CHL404782 Little Billy and Sweep, early 19th century (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); 18.4x14.7 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; eChethams Library; English, out of copyright

The bookseller and lovers of books on the quays of Paris - Les bouquiniste et les
XEE4154801 The bookseller and lovers of books on the quays of Paris - Les bouquiniste et les amateurs de bouquins sur le quais de Paris - cover of " la-croix-illustree" of 1902 - by

Sport: Football: Manchester United player Willie Morgan at Haydoch races. December 1969 Z11795-001

A young race-goer places a bet during a night at the dogs, White City Greyhound Track. 7th September 1946

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

Manchester United football player Willie Morgan at Haydock races. 4th December 1969

Spectator fashions at St ledger, 1949. 020092-4

Bookmakers at Brighton racecourse, 2nd July 1957

Jack Morton who played for West Ham 1937 now bookmaker in West Ham. December 1962 P009936

A bookie and a cashier in a betting shop with some winning tickets in April 1996

A bookie changing the odds at the racetrack in April 1995

Bookmaker Jimmy McRae SP 16 / 9 / 1951 B4393 / 1
Bookmaker Jimmy McRae SP 16/9/1951 B4393/1

Bookmaker Jimmy McRae SP 16 / 9 / 1951 XP0000 B4393 / 2
Bookmaker Jimmy McRae SP 16/9/1951 XP0000 B4393/2

Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria, England - a bookmaker writes the odds for a horse trotting race on a board. He wears braces and a straw sun hat. Date: 1990

Chippy Norton - Late Victorian era Bookmaker
Mathew Dawson (18201898) - 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

Caricature of Johnny Gideon and Charley Head
Caricature of Johnny Gideon (aka E Manuel), playwright, and Charley Head, theatre manager and bookmaker. 1883

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

William Crockford, 1828 (etching)
XJF380246 William Crockford, 1828 (etching) by Jones, Thomas (fl.1820-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Crockford (1775-1844)

Weighing and Rubbing Down and The Betting Post, c. 1789 (litho)
XZL151184 Weighing and Rubbing Down and The Betting Post, c.1789 (litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Brooklands
July 1907: Bookmakers are busy at Brooklands motor racing circuit. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Joe Thompson - Bookmaker - late 19th century
Portrait by Phil May of Joseph (Joe) Thompson (18381909) The Leviathan - an Australian (although born in England) bookmaker and well-known figure in the racing (and other sports)

GAMBLING: BOOKMAKER. The book-maker. Drawing, late-19th century, by Charles Broughton

Silhouettes of various Derby Day scenes, including a gipsy caravan, a fairground caller with a coconut shy, a photographer, a bookmaker at a racecourse, people enjoying a picnic

Christophe Plantin, French printer
Christophe Plantin (1520-1589), French printer and humanist. Plantin was born near Tours and was apprenticed to a bookbinder in Caen

Street betting - a bookmaker taking bets
An illustration of street betting showing a bookmaker taking bets in a London street and highlighting the problem of bribery between bookies and policemen

Collecting Winnings
Punters collect their winnings from a bookmaker at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland

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"Bookmaker: A Turf Accountant with a Rich History" Step into the world of bookmaking, where James Dowsett emerges as a prominent figure in this thrilling realm. As a member of Tattersall's, he epitomizes the essence of this captivating profession. Intriguingly captured on a comic postcard, we witness an elegant woman at the races engaging with a bookie, placing bets both ways. The date remains etched in our minds as we delve deeper into this enthralling narrative. At racecourses across the globe, bookmakers and punters convene to partake in the exhilarating atmosphere. Among them stands one of the White City Greyhound Track's astute bookies, keenly observing every move to ensure fair play prevails. Traveling back through time to c. 1820, an oil painting depicts an inn scene that encapsulates the vibrant spirit surrounding these turf accountants. Their presence adds color and excitement to any gathering they grace. Fast forward to 1937 at Epsom racecourse; Alf Prince takes center stage as he confidently operates his stand amidst eager spectators. His expertise shines through as he navigates through odds and wagers effortlessly. The allure continues with "L Plate au beurre, " number 166 - a satirical piece bursting with colorful commentary on this intriguing profession. It serves as a reminder that even within its serious nature lies room for humor and wit. A glimpse into history reveals "The Oncourse Bookie, " portrayed vividly in a lithograph from c. 1905. This artwork captures their pivotal role during horse racing events - offering opportunities for fortune or heartbreak with each bet placed. Medardo Rosso's sculptures immortalize these figures further; his works titled "Bookmaker" evoke emotions ranging from anticipation to contemplation - showcasing their profound impact on society beyond mere gambling transactions.