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Incidents of the New College and Magdalen Point-To-Point Steeplechase, 1870s-1930s

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1434/2281

Scope and Contents

Photographs of two horses and their riders jumping fences during the strangers' race at the New College and Magdalen point-to-point steeplechase in the early 20th century. The top photograph shows the winner Mr. C. W. Bennet on Heiress going over the last fence; while the bottom photographer shows Mr. M. Bucknall badly thrown from his horse, Bangle, as they both fall over at one of the fences during the race.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870s-1930s

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

1 slide 81mm by 81mm

Conditions Governing Access

Open.

Extent

From the Fonds: 50 boxes

From the Fonds: 3465 Photographic Slides

Physical Description

1 slide 81mm by 81mm

Dimensions

81mm by 81mm

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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