Race Goers Collection

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

At the Ascot races - Lady Congleton and companion. 1926

Lady Diana Spencer, centre of picture in the ribbon hat obscured with her eyes and nose just showing, enjoys the day with some friends on the last day of Royal Ascot

Runners in the Andy Capp Handdicap are paraded past the finishing post lead by So Royal. Redcar, North Yorkshire. 23rd June 1973

At the Grand Prix de Paris, 1887 (pastel and pencil on tan paper)
466527 At the Grand Prix de Paris, 1887 (pastel and pencil on tan paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 40.3 x 31.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Excited race-goers
Race-goers caught up in the excitement of the moment. Date: circa 1930s

Lady Diana Spencer on the last day of Royal Ascot
**CROPPED VERSION - ORIGINAL WIDE PICTURE IS IN THIS SET** Lady Diana Spencer, towards the left, in the ribbon banded hat and striped top

Lady Diana Spencer enjoys the day with some friends on the last day of Royal Ascot
**CROPPED VERSION - ORIGINAL WIDE PICTURE IS IN THIS SET** Lady Diana Spencer, towards the bottom left, in the ribbon banded hat and striped top

Lady Diana Spencer, centre, enjoys the day with some friends on the last day of Royal Ascot. Ascot 1981, was Lady Diana Spencers first official visit to Ascot races

Lady Diana Spencer, centre in the ribbon banded hat and striped top, enjoys the day with some friends on the last day of Royal Ascot

The Grandstand at Sedgefield Racecourse 24th January 1978

Racegoers gather at the finishing post during the Andy Capp Handicapp race meeting at Redcar 23rd June 1973

The rest of the field in the Andy Capp Handicap crosses the line after Cliff Parkes and 16 - 1 shot Fiery Coin crosses the line. 23rd June 1973

Horses paraded before the big race of the day, the Northumberland Cup at Gosforth Park 1st July 1972

The first flat meeting of the season at Gosforth Park, crowds gather in front of the Tattersalls stand 22nd April 1965

A busy Gosforth Park on Northumberland Plate day 23rd June 1920

Race-goers watch the runners and riders at Hexham Racecourse. 3rd April 1989

Bookies stands showing like little banners amongst the crowd at Newcastles Gosforth Park race course on Northumberland Plate Day 27th June 1961

At the Royal Ascot race meeting at Ascot racecourse - Princess Gaekwar of Baroda and Mrs Wansey Bayley. 1921

Ascot. Mr and Mrs Reginald Purbrick. 1922

At Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, England. Great Metropolitan Day at Epsom
At Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, England. " Great Metropolitan " Day at Epsom. The big race of the day being the Great Metropolitan Handicap. Lord Lascelles and Prince Henry

Epsom Summer Meeting at Epsom racecourse. The Honourable Mrs George Lambton and Master Teddy Lambton, her son. 1931

At the Royal Ascot race meeting at Ascot racecourse - Miss Christie - Miller and Colonel McCalmont. 1925

Watching the Christchurch Point to Point races at Oddington from the roof of their car, Miss C Avent, Miss R Avent and Mr N Cruickshank. 1935

Ascot Miss Angela, Mrs and Major Larnach Nevill 1931

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Earl and Countess Portarlington. 20 June 1923

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Colonel and Mrs Mayhew. 1926

At the Atherstone Hunt Point to Point Steeplechases at Sutton Cheney. Mr E R Oxlade, Mr D M Smyth, Lady Muriel Worthington. 1 January 1921

Bar Point to Point at Northaw, Hertfordshire. Mrs Douglas Cory Wright, Mrs Rudolf Levy, and Mr Pennington. 4 April 1925

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Actors, Miss Mabel Russell with Mr Nelson Keys. 1921

Watching the Bullingdon Club Point to Point at Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, Mrs George Banks, Miss Sitwell and Captain Parker. 1935

Ascot. MMrs Harry Hall and Mrs Simon Fraser. 1922

Ascot Captain and Mrs Ambose Goddard. 1925

Derby Day at Epsom Racecourse. Looking across the parked cars to the grandstands. 14 June 1922

Garth Point to Point races at Newlands, Arborfield, near Wokingham. Mrs Carey Bernard and Miss De Wend. 31 March 1925

Ladies day at Epsom. Prince Chichibu of Japan. 4 June 1926

The Bar Point to Point races at Greenford Green. Judge Sturges ( right ), Charles Sibley ( left ). 14 April 1923

At the Newbury Races. A view showing the crowd and the finish of the first race, which was won by Lord Jerseys Clover Club ridden by Lane. 14 April 1923

Society at Epsom racecourse. Mrs Asquith 6 June 1923

Gold Cup Day at the Ascot races. Sir Henry and Lady Hall. 21 June 1923

Oaks days at Epsom racecourse. Lord Dalmeny and his fiance, Lady Belper. 7 June 1924

The Doncaster race meeting opens. Impertinent winning the first race ( the
The Doncaster race meeting opens. " Impertinent " winning the first race ( the Fitzwilliam Stakes ). 13 September 1922

At the Royal Ascot races. The finish of the Ascot Stakes won by Mr Singer s, Juniso 19 June 1923

Sensational Grand National. The King and Queen of Afghanistan in the stand. 30 March 1928

At Royal Ascot. The finish of the Ascot stakes won by Mr Singers Juniso 19 June 1923

Household Brigade steeplechase at Hawthorn Hill. Colonel Freyberg, VC, with friends. 9 April 1927

Seen at the Ascot races. Sir and Lady Dhunjibhoy Bomanji. 19 June 1923

First Derby meeting at Epsom racecourse. Earl Beatty with his son. 5 June 1928

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Race-goers are a vibrant and diverse group, eagerly gathering at prestigious events like the Ascot races and the Grand Prix de Paris. In 1926, Lady Congleton and her companion exude elegance as they grace the Ascot racecourse with their presence. Meanwhile, in 1925, the Duke of Richmond and Gordon stands tall amidst the Royal Ascot race meeting, radiating regal charm. One cannot forget the iconic Lady Diana Spencer, who captivates attention wherever she goes. Whether obscured by her eyes or adorned with a ribbon hat, she effortlessly steals the spotlight. On one occasion, she is seen enjoying the last day of Royal Ascot alongside friends; their laughter echoing through the air. The excitement among race-goers is palpable as runners parade past finishing posts in thrilling competitions such as Andy Capp Handicap. So Royal leads this enthralling spectacle that keeps spectators on edge. Delving into history takes us back to 1887 when pastel and pencil strokes on tan paper immortalized an unforgettable moment at the Grand Prix de Paris. The atmosphere was electric then just as it is now – excited race-goers fueling an adrenaline-fueled ambiance. Fast forward to January 24th, 1978 - Sedgefield Racecourse's grandstand witnesses another chapter in racing history unfold. Crowds gather to witness heart-pounding races while relishing every second of this exhilarating sport. Race-goers embody a unique blend of passion for horses and fashion flair that sets them apart from any other crowd. From elegant attire to infectious enthusiasm, they bring life to these extraordinary events where memories are made and legends are born.