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Berkshire (England)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Berkshire Boar, "Lyneham Lad", 1870s-1930s

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1434/507
Scope and Contents

Photograph of the Berkshire boar, "Lyneham Lad" standing in a field in the early 20th century. The text beneath the image notes that he was the 'winner of numerous prizes, and champion at Park Royal. He's owned by Sir Alex. Henderson, Bart, Buscot Park, Faringdon, Berkshire.'

Dates: 1870s-1930s

Jumping for Joy at Newbury!, 1870s-1930s

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1434/2002
Scope and Contents

Photographs of two horse races in the early 20th century: the top image shows two riderless horses jumping over a fence at the Berks handicap and the bottom image shows the jockey, Burley, almost falling off his horse during the Newbury jumping meet.

Dates: 1870s-1930s

The Prince of Wales on Pet Dog Winning the Welsh Guards' Cup, 1870s-1930s

 Item
Identifier: Coll-1434/1974
Scope and Contents

Photograph from the 9 April, 1921 edition of 'The Field' showing the Prince of Wales riding his horse, "Pet Dog" over a jump at the Household Brigade Steeplechases at Hawthorn Hill where he won the Welsh Guards' Cup.

Dates: 1870s-1930s