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"Exploring the Rich History of Epsom: From Derby Day to Epileptic Colony" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Epsom

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Victorian London - Finish of the Race

Victorian London - Finish of the Race
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century Victorian London. The crowd cheer on the horses and Jockey's as they approch the finishing line at the Epsom Derby

Background imageEpsom Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Epsom in Surrey. She is there to open The Ashley Centre

Queen Elizabeth II visits Epsom in Surrey. She is there to open The Ashley Centre, a mix of shopping malls, offices, a restaurant and a new playhouse

Background imageEpsom Collection: Ernie Johnson jockey on Blakeney after winning The Derby at Epsom - June 1969

Ernie Johnson jockey on Blakeney after winning The Derby at Epsom - June 1969

Background imageEpsom Collection: Photograph of Charter Inn, Epsom, Surrey

Photograph of Charter Inn, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1939

Background imageEpsom Collection: Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne attend the Epsom Derby at Epsom Racecourse, Surrey

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne attend the Epsom Derby at Epsom Racecourse, Surrey. 1st June 1994

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Philippe Lallie, trainer with his jockey Alfred Gilbert

Philippe Lallie, trainer with his jockey Alfred Gilbert, who will be riding Pyjama Hunt at the Derby, pictured Epsom Racecourse, Tuesday 6th June 1978

Background imageEpsom Collection: A scene at Derby Day at Epsom. 3rd June 1959

A scene at Derby Day at Epsom. 3rd June 1959

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day at Epsom. Pictured, pearly Kings and Queens are at Epsom

Derby Day at Epsom. Pictured, pearly Kings and Queens are at Epsom and Mrs Fumiko Takaoa from Japan takes photographs of them. 3rd June 1959

Background imageEpsom Collection: Racehorse Relko ridden by 21 year old jockey Yves Saint Martin

Racehorse Relko ridden by 21 year old jockey Yves Saint Martin, is led into the winners enclosure by Madame Dupre after winning the Epsom Derby. 29th May 1963

Background imageEpsom Collection: Shirley Heights winner of the Derby with jockey Greville Starkey just ahead of Willie

Shirley Heights winner of the Derby with jockey Greville Starkey just ahead of Willie Shoemaker on Hawaiian Sound at Epsom, June 1978

Background imageEpsom Collection: Jockey Scobie Breasley on racehorse Santa Claus wins the Epsom Derby from Indiana

Jockey Scobie Breasley on racehorse Santa Claus wins the Epsom Derby from Indiana, June 1964

Background imageEpsom Collection: Geoff Lewis jockey on Mill Reef wins The Derby from Linden Tree at Epsom - June 1971

Geoff Lewis jockey on Mill Reef wins The Derby from Linden Tree at Epsom - June 1971

Background imageEpsom Collection: St Paddy with jockey Lester Piggott wins the Epsom Derby - June 1960

St Paddy with jockey Lester Piggott wins the Epsom Derby - June 1960

Background imageEpsom Collection: Sir Ivor racehorse ridden by Jockey Lester Piggott wins the Epsom Derby - May 1968

Sir Ivor racehorse ridden by Jockey Lester Piggott wins the Epsom Derby - May 1968

Background imageEpsom Collection: April the Fifth with jockey F Lane wins The Derby in 1932 led in by Tom Walls

April the Fifth with jockey F Lane wins The Derby in 1932 led in by Tom Walls

Background imageEpsom Collection: Snow Knight leading the pack and goes on to win The Derby followed by Imperial Prince

Snow Knight leading the pack and goes on to win The Derby followed by Imperial Prince ridden by Geoff Lewis at Epsom - June 1974

Background imageEpsom Collection: Scobie Breasley on Charlottetown wins the Derby ahead of Pretendre at Epsom -May 1966

Scobie Breasley on Charlottetown wins the Derby ahead of Pretendre at Epsom -May 1966

Background imageEpsom Collection: Pinza and jockey Gordon Richards after winning the Epsom Derby - 1953 led in by

Pinza and jockey Gordon Richards after winning the Epsom Derby - 1953 led in by owner Sir V Sassoon

Background imageEpsom Collection: Lester Piggott on Roberto wins The Derby by a nose from Rheingold at Epsom

Lester Piggott on Roberto wins The Derby by a nose from Rheingold at Epsom - June 1972

Background imageEpsom Collection: Tulyar with C Smirke jockey wins the Epsom Derby in 1952 Gay Time 2nd

Tulyar with C Smirke jockey wins the Epsom Derby in 1952 Gay Time 2nd and Faubourg II in 3rd

Background imageEpsom Collection: Geoff Lewis jockey on Mill Reef winning The Derby from Linden Tree at Epsom - June 1971

Geoff Lewis jockey on Mill Reef winning The Derby from Linden Tree at Epsom - June 1971

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom and Ewell KT19 8 Map

Epsom and Ewell KT19 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Epsom and Ewell KT19 8

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon into the weighing enclosure at Epsom after the race, (1901). The Prince of Wales leads his horse as spectators cheer

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Hill, Epsom Downs racecourse, early 1900s

The Hill, Epsom Downs racecourse, early 1900s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day, Epsom Downs Racecourse

Derby Day, Epsom Downs Racecourse

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Victorian period

Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Victorian period

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Hill, Epsom Downs Racecourse

The Hill, Epsom Downs Racecourse

Background imageEpsom Collection: Barnardo's Mittendorff House Epsom Home At East

Barnardo's Mittendorff House Epsom Home At East
Barnardo's, Mittendorff, House, Epsom, Home, at, East, Street, children's, homes, childrens, care, welfare, social, accomodation, , 13797844

Background imageEpsom Collection: Harley Motors Limited Car showroom, Epsom Road, Hinton

Harley Motors Limited Car showroom, Epsom Road, Hinton, Esher, Surrey, June 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageEpsom Collection: Harley Motors Limited Garage, Epsom Road, Hinton, Esher

Harley Motors Limited Garage, Epsom Road, Hinton, Esher, Surrey, June 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Policemen in the 1860s

Epsom Policemen in the 1860s
A group of officers from the Epsom Police Force in the 1860s. Date: 1860s

Background imageEpsom Collection: Tom Walls and Horse

Tom Walls and Horse
Actor and horse owner/trainer Tom Walls (1883-1949) was well known for his appearances in Aldwych farces. Here he is pictured with his horse April the Fifth, victorious at this year's Derby

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Sunday

Derby Sunday
Crowds attending the Derby Sunday races at Epsom, including an open-air church service. Date: 1932

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Traffic Jam

Epsom Traffic Jam
A sketch by John Sturgess, showing a traffic blockage on Balham Hill, encountered during a homeward journey from that year's Epsom Derby. Date: 1887

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Racecourse

Epsom Racecourse
Illustration by Charles Simpson, showing spectators viewing the action from their vehicles. Date: circa 1932

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom town centre, Surrey

Epsom town centre, Surrey Date: 1928

Background imageEpsom Collection: New Grandstand, Epsom Downs racecourse, Surrey

New Grandstand, Epsom Downs racecourse, Surrey, on Derby Day Date: 1928

Background imageEpsom Collection: Lyttelton Warning Paranormal Apparitions Lord

Lyttelton Warning Paranormal Apparitions Lord
lyttelton, warning, paranormal, apparitions, lord, 27, november, 1779, lytt3iton, visited, ghost, mrs, amphlett, daughters, seduced, hour, death, telling, will, die, fit, pitt, place, epsom, history

Background imageEpsom Collection: County Map of Surrey, c. 1777

County Map of Surrey, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageEpsom Collection: Victorian London - On the road

Victorian London - On the road
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th century Victorian London showing a crowd of people on the road to the Derby

Background imageEpsom Collection: Hat Epsom

Hat Epsom 97 Epsom Derby 30 July 1997 Date: 30 July 1997

Background imageEpsom Collection: Sindar, Epsom Derby Winner

Sindar, Epsom Derby Winner Ridden By Johnny Murtagh 10 June 2000 Date: 10 June 2000

Background imageEpsom Collection: Race Goer Epsom Derby

Race Goer Epsom Derby Epsom Derby 10 June 2000 Date: 10 June 2000

Background imageEpsom Collection: Race Goers At Epsom Derby

Race Goers At Epsom Derby Epsom Derby 10 June 2000 Date: 10 June 2000

Background imageEpsom Collection: Double Decker Buses At Derby

Double Decker Buses At Derby Epsom Derby Race Goers 10 June 2000 Date: 10 June 2000

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Derby Racegoers

Epsom Derby Racegoers Date: 09 July 1996



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"Exploring the Rich History of Epsom: From Derby Day to Epileptic Colony" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Epsom, a town brimming with historical significance. Known for its iconic Derby Day, this enchanting place has witnessed countless moments that have shaped its identity. Transport yourself to 1923 as Cecil Aldin's masterpiece "The Derby" captures the essence of this prestigious event. The Olympians gather at Epsom Downs, their anticipation palpable as they await the exhilarating race. Intriguing encounters unfold on these hallowed grounds, like when a policeman engages in conversation with Gypsies amidst the hustle and bustle. Such interactions add an air of mystique to this already vibrant setting. Curiosity piques as we ponder whether there can be another derby within a derby – an enigma that adds layers to Epsom's allure. And then we fast forward to 1954 when the Epsom Derby takes center stage once again, showcasing thrilling displays of equine prowess. Beyond horse racing lies another facet of Epsom's history - the establishment of the Ewell Epileptic Colony. This sanctuary provided solace and care for those afflicted by epilepsy, leaving an indelible mark on Surrey's landscape. Equestrian triumphs continue to grace these storied grounds; Larkspur gallops towards victory during the 1962 edition of the illustrious Epsom Derby. A snapshot from June 1929 transports us into a scene teeming with excitement at England's most celebrated racecourse. Delving deeper into history reveals fascinating tales such as Diamond Jubilee crossing first past post in 1901 under unknown creatorship – forever etching his name into sporting lore. Even suffragette Emily Davison dared to challenge societal norms by participating as a jockey at one memorable edition of The Derby held at Epsom.