The House Which Gave Its Name to "The Oaks", 1870s-1930s
Scope and Contents
Photograph and description of the mansion, "The Oaks", in Banstead, Surrey, England in the early 20th century. The text beneath the image notes that the house was originally purchased in the 1700's by General Burgoyne and then sold to the Earl of Derby, who in 1779 instituted a horse race, "The Oaks" for 'three-year old fillies to be run on the neighboring downs' which was named after the house.
Dates
- Creation: 1870s-1930s
Creator
- Jobling, fl1900s (photographer) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
1 slide 81mm by 82mm
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Extent
From the Fonds: 50 boxes
From the Fonds: 3465 Photographic Slides
Physical Description
1 slide 81mm by 82mm
Dimensions
81mm by 82mm
Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Kristy Davis as part of Towards Dolly Project, 2012-2013
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
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