Bookmakers Collection

BOOKMAKERS
Kendall and McManus bookmakers stand by their blackboards as the race commences. Top tips include No.2, Westcroft

The worlds greatest race - The Derby. A view of the course at Epsom, showing the motor-coachs and part of the huge crowd which use them as stands to view the racing. 4th June 1929

Betting Odds on first man to land on the moon, UK, Friday 4th February 1966. On the day that Russian spacecraft Luna 9 sends back the first picture ever taken on the moon, bookmakers William Hill

William "Digger"Hanley, Hoxtons most famous street bookmaker gives up
William " Digger" Hanley, Hoxtons most famous street bookmaker gives up street betting as betting shops become legal in England

Bookmakers At Chepstow Chepstow Races 11 November 1997 Date: 11 November 1997

Bookmakers At Royal Ascot Royal Ascot 95 28 June 1995 Date: 28 June 1995

Bookmakers At Leopardstown Leopardstown Races 6.3.94 11 March 1994 Date: 11 March 1994

Betting On Dogs
circa 1930: A man placing a bet with a bookmaker at a greyhound race track. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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

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

Punch cartoon: the vice of betting contrasted with the virtue of saving (engraving)
6034662 Punch cartoon: the vice of betting contrasted with the virtue of saving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

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

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

Lady bookmakers at Uttoxeter. 15th June 1967

Footballer Paul Gascoigne - Gazza Come on son, Pauls dad John Gascoigne places his England bet at Ladbrokes Bookmakers Gateshead Office watched by Manageress Ethel Rutherford

Tic Tac men, turf accountants and bookmakers seen here taking bets at Epsom. Circa June 1951

St Leger - Spectators seen here placing bets with the turf accountants 1949 020092/3

Bookmakers surrounded by touts call the odds at Derby Day. Date: 1929

St Mary Axe and St Andrew Undershaft, London, 1911
View of St Mary Axe and St Andrew Undershaft, looking south, London, 1911. On left is premises of the City Arms Restaurant and at end of street iss Straker and Sons, account book makers

Crowds on Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Surrey, c1922. Artist: Horace Walter Nicholls
Crowds on Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Surrey, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

A Foolish and a Betting Man and A Wise and a Better Man, 1852. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1852) on the folly and profligacy of smoking and betting contrasted with the wisdom and prudence of saving

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

Tatler internal cover, 22nd July 1914
An internal cover of The Tatler, dated 22nd July 1914. A monocled gentleman regards advertisements for Schoolbreds electric lighting, the Royal Hotel Whitby

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

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

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

Place Your Bets
1st June 1908: Bookmakers operating at Brooklands Race Track. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bookmakers
1st August 1908: Bookmakers at a racehorse meeting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bookmakers
18th April 1908: Bookmakers in the paddock at the Easter race meeting at Brooklands. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Crowd at the Derby
A scene at Epsom during Derby day where crowds gather next to several bookmakers

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Bookmakers have always played a significant role in the world of sports and gambling. From the thrilling races at The Derby to historic moments like the first man landing on the moon, they have been there to offer their odds and expertise. At Epsom's famous racecourse, spectators eagerly gather around bookmakers, hoping to place their bets on horses that might make history. The atmosphere is electric as anticipation fills the air. But it's not just horse racing that captures the attention of these skilled individuals. In 1966, bookmakers set betting odds on who would be the first man to land on the moon, showcasing their ability to adapt and cater to unique events. Chepstow, Royal Ascot, Leopardstown - wherever there are races or sporting events taking place, you can be sure that bookmakers will be present. They provide an essential service for those looking to add excitement and a touch of risk to their experience. And it's not just about horses either; betting on dogs has its own dedicated following. Bookmakers facilitate this thrilling sport by offering odds and creating an environment where enthusiasts can indulge in their passion for greyhound racing. Looking back through history reveals how deeply ingrained bookmaking is in our culture. A vintage lithograph from 1905 depicts an "oncourse bookie, " capturing a moment frozen in time when punters placed bets with paper tickets clutched tightly in hand. Even further back, we find charming watercolor paintings from early 19th century England showcasing Little Billy and Sweep engaged in some form of wagering activity – proof that gambling has long been part of our society's fabric. Yet amidst all this excitement lies a cautionary tale: Punch cartoons remind us of how easily vice can overshadow virtue when it comes to betting. These engravings serve as reminders that responsible gambling should always be practiced alongside saving money wisely. After every great event like St Leger race day, heroes of the turf pay their dues to bookmakers.