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Derby Day Collection

"Derby Day: A Timeless Tradition of Elegance and Excitement" On the 1st of June 1960

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Derby Day, 1946, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Derby Day, 1946, 1947. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughter Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) arriving at the Epsom races

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Antique black and white photograph of England and Wales: Derby Day, Epsom

Antique black and white photograph of England and Wales: Derby Day, Epsom

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and his daughter Catherine at The Derby. 1st June 1960

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and his daughter Catherine at The Derby. 1st June 1960

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day (b / w photo)

Derby Day (b / w photo)
6004336 Derby Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Day. Illustration for Fair Play, The Games of Merrie England by Rudolf Kircher (W Collins)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, Sketches on the Road (engraving)

The Derby Day, Sketches on the Road (engraving)
1623366 The Derby Day, Sketches on the Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, Sketches on the Road)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Mr Trottles was too busy in the City to take Mrs Trottles to the Derby (engraving)

Mr Trottles was too busy in the City to take Mrs Trottles to the Derby (engraving)
610389 Mr Trottles was too busy in the City to take Mrs Trottles to the Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Representative Derby Women: The lady of the Victoria (engraving)

Representative Derby Women: The lady of the Victoria (engraving)
610365 Representative Derby Women: The lady of the Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative Derby Women)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Epsom Races, 'Derby Day', leaving the Course (engraving)

Epsom Races, "Derby Day", leaving the Course (engraving)
1095574 Epsom Races, " Derby Day", leaving the Course (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races, " Derby Day", leaving the Course)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day - returning home (engraving)

Derby Day - returning home (engraving)
607060 Derby Day - returning home (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Day - returning home); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Representative Derby Women: The Costers Girl (engraving)

Representative Derby Women: The Costers Girl (engraving)
736151 Representative Derby Women: The Costers Girl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative Derby Women: The Costers Girl; from The Days Doings)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Leaves from the Derby Day (engraving)

Leaves from the Derby Day (engraving)
1613745 Leaves from the Derby Day (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaves from the Derby Day)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, View of the Course from near 'The Corner, 'looking towards the Paddock (engraving)

The Derby Day, View of the Course from near "The Corner, "looking towards the Paddock (engraving)
1612970 The Derby Day, View of the Course from near " The Corner, " looking towards the Paddock (engraving) by Skill

Background imageDerby Day Collection: View of Epsom Downs on 'The Derby Day, 'from the Grand Stand (engraving)

View of Epsom Downs on "The Derby Day, "from the Grand Stand (engraving)
1607239 View of Epsom Downs on " The Derby Day, " from the Grand Stand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Representative Derby Women: The lady of the hansom cab (engraving)

Representative Derby Women: The lady of the hansom cab (engraving)
610367 Representative Derby Women: The lady of the hansom cab (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative Derby Women)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Course at Epsom on the Derby Day (engraving)

The Course at Epsom on the Derby Day (engraving)
2771510 The Course at Epsom on the Derby Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Course at Epsom on the Derby Day)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Piccadilly Circus on the Morning of the Derby Day (engraving)

Piccadilly Circus on the Morning of the Derby Day (engraving)
1099173 Piccadilly Circus on the Morning of the Derby Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus on the Morning of the Derby Day)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, betting at Epsom, the Outsiders (engraving)

The Derby Day, betting at Epsom, the Outsiders (engraving)
1059035 The Derby Day, betting at Epsom, the Outsiders (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, betting at Epsom, the Outsiders)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, Notes on Epsom Downs (engraving)

The Derby Day, Notes on Epsom Downs (engraving)
1045489 The Derby Day, Notes on Epsom Downs (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, Notes on Epsom Downs)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby, Epsom, Surrey (engraving)

The Derby, Epsom, Surrey (engraving)
6002050 The Derby, Epsom, Surrey (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, Epsom, Surrey)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Old acquaintances at the Derby (engraving)

Old acquaintances at the Derby (engraving)
736156 Old acquaintances at the Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old acquaintances at the Derby; from The Days Doings)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Representative Derby Women: The grass widow (engraving)

Representative Derby Women: The grass widow (engraving)
736153 Representative Derby Women: The grass widow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative Derby Women: The grass widow; from The Days Doings)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: 1849, A View of Epsom Downs on the Derby Day (engraving)

1849, A View of Epsom Downs on the Derby Day (engraving)
2809913 1849, A View of Epsom Downs on the Derby Day (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, A View of Epsom Downs on the Derby Day)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Representative Derby Women: The lady of the brougham (engraving)

Representative Derby Women: The lady of the brougham (engraving)
610364 Representative Derby Women: The lady of the brougham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative Derby Women)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Representative Derby Women: The professional waggonette (engraving)

Representative Derby Women: The professional waggonette (engraving)
610366 Representative Derby Women: The professional waggonette (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representative Derby Women)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Epsom Derby (engraving)

The Epsom Derby (engraving)
1105027 The Epsom Derby (engraving) by Ridley, Matthew White (1837-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Epsom Derby)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, a Sketch in the Betting Ring (engraving)

The Derby Day, a Sketch in the Betting Ring (engraving)
1058604 The Derby Day, a Sketch in the Betting Ring (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, a Sketch in the Betting Ring)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day (engraving)

The Derby Day (engraving)
1099174 The Derby Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Paris: The Bois de Boulogne on Derby Day (b / w photo)

Paris: The Bois de Boulogne on Derby Day (b / w photo)
6007830 Paris: The Bois de Boulogne on Derby Day (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bois de Boulogne on Derby Day)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Grand Stand at Epsom on the Derby Day (engraving)

The Grand Stand at Epsom on the Derby Day (engraving)
1611112 The Grand Stand at Epsom on the Derby Day (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Stand at Epsom on the Derby Day)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, on the Road to Epsom (engraving)

The Derby Day, on the Road to Epsom (engraving)
1613746 The Derby Day, on the Road to Epsom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, on the Road to Epsom)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day, clearing the Course (engraving)

Derby Day, clearing the Course (engraving)
1598941 Derby Day, clearing the Course (engraving) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Day, clearing the Course)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, from the Langham to Epsom (engraving)

The Derby Day, from the Langham to Epsom (engraving)
1624397 The Derby Day, from the Langham to Epsom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, from the Langham to Epsom)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Sporting and Military Show at Olympia, on the Road to Epsom on Derby Day (litho)

The Sporting and Military Show at Olympia, on the Road to Epsom on Derby Day (litho)
1041846 The Sporting and Military Show at Olympia, on the Road to Epsom on Derby Day (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day at Epsom (b / w photo)

Derby Day at Epsom (b / w photo)
3092064 Derby Day at Epsom (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Day at Epsom)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day at Epsom (b / w photo)

Derby Day at Epsom (b / w photo)
3631832 Derby Day at Epsom (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Day at Epsom)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day at Epsom, 1828 (colour litho)

Derby Day at Epsom, 1828 (colour litho)
619513 Derby Day at Epsom, 1828 (colour litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Here they come: Derby Day (gravure)

Here they come: Derby Day (gravure)
964377 Here they come: Derby Day (gravure) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here they come: Derby Day. After Charles Green, gravure by Goupil & Co)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day (engraving)

The Derby Day (engraving)
1105101 The Derby Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs (engraving)

The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs (engraving)
1098779 The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs)

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Queen Mother at The Derby. 1st June 1960

The Queen Mother at The Derby. 1st June 1960

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Lord Rosebery at The Derby. 1st June 1960

Queen Elizabeth II and Lord Rosebery at The Derby. 1st June 1960

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Queen Mother (face turned away from camera) and Queen Elizabeth II at The Derby

The Queen Mother (face turned away from camera) and Queen Elizabeth II at The Derby. 1st June 1960

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Royal family at The Derby. Queen Mother, Prince Philip

The Royal family at The Derby. Queen Mother, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II. 1st June 1960

Background imageDerby Day Collection: View of the Warren, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Creator: Unknown

View of the Warren, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Creator: Unknown
View of the Warren, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Horse racing at Epsom in Surrey. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Betting Ring, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Betting Ring, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Betting Ring, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageDerby Day Collection: The Road, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Road, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Road, Derby Day, Epsom Races, 1844. Horse racing at Epsom in Surrey. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Derby Day, England, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890. 1890

Derby Day, England, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890. 1890
Derby Day, England, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

Background imageDerby Day Collection: Amenities of the Road, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Amenities of the Road, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Amenities of the Road, 1872. The working classes return from the Epsom Derby in a horsedrawn cart. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co



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"Derby Day: A Timeless Tradition of Elegance and Excitement" On the 1st of June 1960, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and his daughter Catherine graced The Derby with their presence. This iconic black and white photo captures the essence of this prestigious event, where high society mingles with horse racing enthusiasts. The Derby Day holds a special place in history, as depicted in various engravings that have immortalized its grandeur. One such engraving portrays Mr Trottles too busy in the City to accompany Mrs Trottles to the Derby, highlighting the importance placed on attending this celebrated occasion. Representative Derby Women also make an appearance through these engravings. The lady of Victoria stands tall amongst her peers, exuding grace and sophistication. Meanwhile, the Costers Girl adds a touch of vibrant charm to this elegant affair. Epsom Races come alive on Derby Day as crowds gather for thrilling races before leaving the course. Engraved sketches capture both moments of departure and return home after an exhilarating day filled with anticipation and triumph. Even beyond race day itself, festivities continue into the night at Cremorne during The Derby Night - Keeping it up. Revelers revel in joyous celebration while cherishing memories made throughout this remarkable event. Leaves from the Derby Day offer glimpses into unforgettable experiences shared by attendees who soak up every moment amidst picturesque surroundings. From viewing courses near "The Corner" to gazing towards Paddock's allure – each perspective is etched forever within these engravings. Viewing Epsom Downs from Grand Stand unveils breathtaking vistas that unfold on "The Derby Day. " It showcases not only a battleground for fierce competition but also a haven for those seeking respite from everyday life – a true escape into elegance and excitement. Derby Day has become more than just another horse racing event; it has transformed into an institution of timeless tradition.