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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: The Derby, the Paddock at Epsom (chromolitho)

The Derby, the Paddock at Epsom (chromolitho)
1615035 The Derby, the Paddock at Epsom (chromolitho) by Cullin, Isaac J. (fl.1881-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, the Paddock at Epsom)

Background imageEpsom Collection: At the Derby, waiting for the Start (engraving)

At the Derby, waiting for the Start (engraving)
1614927 At the Derby, waiting for the Start (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Derby, waiting for the Start)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day Sketches, on the Road and on the Course (litho)

Derby Day Sketches, on the Road and on the Course (litho)
1615645 Derby Day Sketches, on the Road and on the Course (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Day Sketches, on the Road and on the Course)

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Sale of a Winner on the Race-Ground (engraving)

Sale of a Winner on the Race-Ground (engraving)
1588349 Sale of a Winner on the Race-Ground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale of a Winner on the Race-Ground)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Lord Rosebery leading in Ladas after the Race for the Derby (engraving)

Lord Rosebery leading in Ladas after the Race for the Derby (engraving)
1604836 Lord Rosebery leading in Ladas after the Race for the Derby (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Oaks, Epsom (b / w photo)

The Oaks, Epsom (b / w photo)
1604370 The Oaks, Epsom (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oaks, Epsom. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 June 1893)

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby, the Favourite wins! (litho)

The Derby, the Favourite wins! (litho)
1604314 The Derby, the Favourite wins! (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, the Favourite wins)

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby, going down to the Starting Post (litho)

The Derby, going down to the Starting Post (litho)
1604313 The Derby, going down to the Starting Post (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, going down to the Starting Post)

Background imageEpsom Collection: 'Marchioness, 'Winner of 'The Oaks, 'at Epsom, 1855 (engraving)

"Marchioness, "Winner of "The Oaks, "at Epsom, 1855 (engraving)
1602252 " Marchioness, " Winner of " The Oaks, " at Epsom, 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Marchioness)

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby at Epsom (engraving)

The Derby at Epsom (engraving)
1586792 The Derby at Epsom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby at Epsom. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 May 1842)

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Colonel Norths 'Nunthorpe, 'Winner of the City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom (litho)

Colonel Norths "Nunthorpe, "Winner of the City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom (litho)
1062437 Colonel Norths " Nunthorpe, " Winner of the City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom (litho) by English School

Background imageEpsom Collection: A last rehearsal at Epsom, putting the favourite through his paces (engraving)

A last rehearsal at Epsom, putting the favourite through his paces (engraving)
1064551 A last rehearsal at Epsom, putting the favourite through his paces (engraving) by Reid, John Robertson (1851-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: A last rehearsal at Epsom)

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: The Race for the City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom, Tattenham Corner (engraving)

The Race for the City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom, Tattenham Corner (engraving)
1099091 The Race for the City and Suburban Handicap at Epsom, Tattenham Corner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby, from the Grand Stand (engraving)

The Derby, from the Grand Stand (engraving)
1098860 The Derby, from the Grand Stand (engraving) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, from the Grand Stand)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom in Forty-Six (engraving)

Epsom in Forty-Six (engraving)
1101907 Epsom in Forty-Six (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom in Forty-Six)

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Notes at the Derby and Oaks (engraving)

Notes at the Derby and Oaks (engraving)
1058609 Notes at the Derby and Oaks (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Derby and Oaks)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom Races, 1847 (engraving)

Epsom Races, 1847 (engraving)
1095902 Epsom Races, 1847 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races, 1847)

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Medical Benevolent College, Epsom, founded on Wednesday Last (engraving)

The Medical Benevolent College, Epsom, founded on Wednesday Last (engraving)
1097127 The Medical Benevolent College, Epsom, founded on Wednesday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Medical Benevolent College, Epsom)

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Saddling in the Warren, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)

Saddling in the Warren, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)
661026 Saddling in the Warren, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Settling Day at Tattersalls, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)

Settling Day at Tattersalls, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint)
661031 Settling Day at Tattersalls, print made by Charles Hunt, 1836 (aquatint) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattersalls is the auction house for racehorses)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Priam, 1830 (oil on canvas)

Priam, 1830 (oil on canvas)
BAL226666 Priam, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Marshall, Benjamin (1767-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodwood Cup winner 1832: trainer; ); Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; English

Background imageEpsom Collection: Tattenham Corner, the Epsom Derby, (coloured chalks and bodycolour on paper)

Tattenham Corner, the Epsom Derby, (coloured chalks and bodycolour on paper)
1199547 Tattenham Corner, the Epsom Derby, (coloured chalks and bodycolour on paper) by Holiday, Gilbert (1879-1937); 38.1x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Princes Second Derby, round Tattenham Corner (litho)

The Princes Second Derby, round Tattenham Corner (litho)
1599844 The Princes Second Derby, round Tattenham Corner (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes Second Derby, round Tattenham Corner)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Winning Racehorses (engraving)

Winning Racehorses (engraving)
1612212 Winning Racehorses (engraving) by Herring, Benjamin (1830-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winning Racehorses. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 June 1850)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Our Artist in Normandy, Going to the Races at Abbeville (engraving)

Our Artist in Normandy, Going to the Races at Abbeville (engraving)
1616070 Our Artist in Normandy, Going to the Races at Abbeville (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in Normandy)

Background imageEpsom Collection: Sketches at Epsom (engraving)

Sketches at Epsom (engraving)
1603183 Sketches at Epsom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Epsom. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 May 1891)

Background imageEpsom Collection: The Derby, the Weighing Room, Epsom (chromolitho)

The Derby, the Weighing Room, Epsom (chromolitho)
1604401 The Derby, the Weighing Room, Epsom (chromolitho) by Cullin, Isaac J. (fl.1881-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, the Weighing Room, Epsom)

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Derby Day, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Surrey, Saturday 10th June 1995

Derby Day, Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, Surrey, Saturday 10th June 1995, HRH Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Background imageEpsom Collection: Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne attend the Epsom Derby at Epsom

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

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

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

Background imageEpsom Collection: Queen Elizabeth attends the Epsom Derby at Epsom Racecourse, Surrey. 1st June 1994

Queen Elizabeth attends the Epsom Derby at Epsom Racecourse, Surrey. 1st June 1994

Background imageEpsom Collection: Epsom and Ewell Salute the Soldier week. Fire Guard Trailer Pump Competition

Epsom and Ewell Salute the Soldier week. Fire Guard Trailer Pump Competition. Corporation Baths, car park, Epsom. District 8 team won the Rosie Challenge Cup for ladies

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

The Queen Mother at The Derby. 1st June 1960

Background imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom 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 imageEpsom Collection: Alfred Gilbert, Jockey, who will be riding Pyjama Hunt at the Derby

Alfred Gilbert, Jockey, who will be riding Pyjama Hunt at the Derby, pictured Epsom Racecourse, Tuesday 6th June 1978

Background imageEpsom Collection: Lester Piggott and trainer Vincent O Brien at Epsom Racecourse, Tuesday 6th June 1978

Lester Piggott and trainer Vincent O Brien at Epsom Racecourse, Tuesday 6th June 1978

Background imageEpsom Collection: Vincent O Brien, Racehorse Trainer, at Epsom Racecourse this morning

Vincent O Brien, Racehorse Trainer, at Epsom Racecourse this morning, Tuesday 6th June 1978

Background imageEpsom Collection: Lester Piggott at Epsom Racecourse this morning, Tuesday 6th June 1978

Lester Piggott at Epsom Racecourse this morning, Tuesday 6th June 1978



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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.