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Cowdray Polo Tournament, Easebourne, July 1928
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Cowdray Polo Tournament, Easebourne, July 1928
Cowdray Polo Tournament, Easebourne, 30July 1928
George Garland Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N1426
West Sussex County Council Record Office contains a fascinating history of the county of West Sussex, England
Media ID 9856047
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1920s Country Fashion Field Group Happy Lady Summer Trilby Cloche Hat Wicker Chairs
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This print takes us back to the vibrant summer of 1928, where the prestigious Cowdray Polo Tournament was held in Easebourne, West Sussex. The image captures a momentous gathering of individuals from all walks of life, united by their shared love for this exhilarating sport. In the foreground, we see a diverse group of spectators seated on elegant wicker chairs, eagerly observing the thrilling polo match unfolding before them. Men donning dapper trilby hats engage in animated conversations with ladies adorned in fashionable cloche hats - both exuding an air of sophistication and style that defined the roaring twenties. The atmosphere is electric as players on horseback expertly maneuver across the lush green field. Their determination and skill are palpable even through this frozen frame in time. Amongst them stands a distinguished figure - perhaps a duke or lord - overseeing proceedings with an air of authority and pride. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from history, it becomes evident that joy permeates every corner of this event. Smiles illuminate faces as laughter fills the air; it is clear that these individuals are relishing every minute spent together at this grand country affair. Preserved within George Garland's remarkable collection at West Sussex Record Office, this photograph serves as a testament to not only an iconic sporting event but also to the spirit of camaraderie and happiness that transcends generations. It reminds us how moments like these can unite people from different backgrounds under one common passion – creating memories that
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