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Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
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Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. The contest was chiefly among the members of the Cinque Ports Corps...The first prize was a Lancaster rifle, value ten guineas, which was won by Mr. Webb, who scored fifteen points in ten shots at 200 and 300 yards. Lieutenant Crake and Messrs. Penh all and Hildred gained fourteen points each; and in shooting off the tie for the second prize (a silver medal) and the third prize (a bronze medal) Mr. Hildred won the second and Mr. Penhall the third prize. A contest then took place between twelve members of the 1st company of Cinque Ports Rifles (Hastings) and twelve members of the 3rd company (Rye), ranges 200 and 300 yards, ten shots at each distance, when the Hastings company proved victorious, making 119 points to the Rye company's 114. A prize-cup was also shot for, value seventeen guineas, and a second prize of five guineas, which, after a close contest of four shots at 300 and one at 400 yards, resulted in Mr. Webb winning the cup and Mr. C. Brittenden the guineas. The prizes were distributed on the ground at the termination of the firing by Countess Waldegrave, who accompanied the presentation with appropriate remarks. There was an immense assemblage of persons to witness the shooting'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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In this photograph from 1860, the quintessential English countryside comes alive with the excitement of the Rifle Fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings. The image, captured by W. Thomas, showcases a lively scene filled with participants and onlookers, all gathered together for a day of competitive shooting. The contest was primarily among members of the Cinque Ports Corps, a local militia organization. The first prize, a Lancaster rifle worth ten guineas, was won by Mr. Webb, who impressively scored fifteen points in ten shots at 200 and 300 yards. Close behind were Lieutenant Crake and Messrs. Penhall and Hildred, who each achieved fourteen points. A thrilling shoot-off ensued between these two contenders for the second and third prizes, with Mr. Hildred ultimately winning the silver medal and Mr. Penhall securing the bronze. A fierce competition also took place between the 1st company of Cinque Ports Rifles from Hastings and the 3rd company from Rye. Over ten shots at ranges of 200 and 300 yards, the Hastings company emerged victorious, amassing a total of 119 points to Rye's 114. Another highly coveted prize, a cup worth seventeen guineas and a second prize of five guineas, was contested between twelve participants. After a nail-biting four-shot competition at 300 yards and one shot at 400 yards, Mr. Webb emerged as the winner of the cup, while Mr. C. Brittenden took home the five-guinea prize. The day's events concluded with the distribution of the prizes by Countess Waldegrave, who graciously addressed the crowd with fitting remarks. The photograph captures an immense assemblage of people, all united in their enthusiasm for this quintessential English pastime. This evocative image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the spirit of camaraderie, competition, and community that defined the Rifle Fete at Ecclesbourne in 1860.
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