Ascot Collection

Poster advertising Bernard Weatherill Ltd, civil and sporting tailors of Conduit Street and Cannon Street, London. A foxhunting scene on the village green is depicted

Ascot, Circa 1818
Horse racing in the early 19th Century

Tatler front cover, horse racing Ascot, 1955
Front cover of The Tatler featuring an elegant couple spectating at the races. Date: 1955

ASCOT 1910
Black Ascot - due to the recent death of Edward VII, racegoers at Ascot dress in black, though for most ladies this is no more than the excuse to buy a new dress

Lagonda advertisement, 1933 and Idare dress
Advertisement for Lagonda cars, Britains Thoroughbred - the ideal mode of transport for Ascot 1933, while the floral dress is by Eileen Idare of 50 Grosvenor Street. Date: 1933

Bystander front cover - Summer Number 1933
Striking front cover of The Bystander magazine for 7 June 1933, with a design by Leon Benigni featuring fashionable spectators at the racing, probably Ascot. Date: 1933

Bystander masthead design, 1927 - Royal Ascot
Illustrated masthead design for The Bystander magazine showing a vibrant scene at Royal Ascot with glamorous women

Horse Racing / Ascot
Gold cup day, 1839

ASCOT 1929
A stylised illustration depicting to elegant race goers at Ascot races in 1929, he with top hat and cigarette holder; her languid with a red hat

Social / Cup Day at Ascot
Society ladies in Ascot fashions: hobble skirts & panniers, tunic dresses, a loose fitting kimono style dress with oriental embroidery. N.B unfashionably large hats!

Advert / Gold Flake Cigs
Willss Gold Flake at Ascot - the Mans cigarette that Women like

Caricatures at Royal Ascot, 1927
Weighing out for the cartoon stakes at Ascot - and some of the " the heads" whose colours have established a reputation for " showing up" at the Royal meeting

Mrs Whighams Ascot Party
A group at a house party held by Mrs George Hay Whigham at her home at Ascot, during Ascot Week. From left, Mr, C

Bystander masthead design, society at the races
Stylised masthead design on the front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring smart society mingling at the races, possibly Ascot, the Derby or Goodwood. Date: 1930

Racehorse Solario posing for the brush of Alfred J Munnings
The great racehorse Solario, owned by Sir John Rutherford, posing for the brush of the great animal artist Alfred J Munnings (1878-1959) Date: 1926

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Ascot, Saturday 23rd July 1977. Our Picture Shows... Lester Piggott and The Minstrel, in the lead and on their way to winning the race

Royal Ascot fashions, 1951
A selection of fashionable outfits for Royal Ascot from Debenham and Freebody and Dickins and Jones. Date: 1951

Silhouettes of horses in sporting activities
Despite this motor age -- silhouettes of horses in sporting activities. From the top: Going to the Post for the Derby, the International Horse Show, and Royal Ascot

Tatler front cover, June 1960

King George V and Queen Mary with their sons
King George V and Queen Mary at Ascot in the early 1930s, riding in a carriage with their sons Edward, Prince of Wales (in black) and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

Boats at Boulters Lock, Berkshire, 1907
Photograph showing the crowd of boats queuing for Boulters Lock, Berkshire, on Ascot Sunday, 1907. The day this picture was taken 1300 boats passed through the lock

ASCOT 1895
Privileged racegoers in the Enclosure before the race for the Ascot Gold Cup : police are on hand in case of trouble

The Road to Ascot / 1846
A sketch on the road to Ascot. The summer of 1846 was a particularly hot one bringing that awful accompaniment - dust !

Flapper / Ascot Dress / 1926
An Ascot gown of georgette trimmed with bands of emeralds and diamonds. A fringe of uncurled ostrich feather is caught at one side with a rose and foliage

Ascot fashion, 1913 (1951). A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951

Ascot hat from Debenham and Freebody, 1934
A stunning hat of organdie in an elusive shade of brown ; the brim reinforced in an open lattice insertion in which golden threads mingle with the organdie. Perfect for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

Picnicking at Ascot
Fashionable racegoers are served by their menservants with lobster and champagne as they picnic behind the grandstand at Ascot Races

ASCOT 1866
The betting ring on the Ascot racecourse

Social Scene Ascot 1911
A group of smartly dressed men and women enjoying a day out at Ascot

Cup Day at Ascot / 1914
Socialising on Cup Day at Royal Ascot

A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races
A horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races The jockey wears a cap, red jacket, breeches and boots, and has his saddle on his back. Training

ASCOT 1889
Cup Day at Ascot : the hoi polloi outside the Royal Enclosure stare at the privileged few Date: 1889

Ascot 1889
Cup Day at Ascot : the hoi polloi outside the Royal Enclosure stare at the privileged few. Date: 1889

Horse race, including the Grandstand. Date: 1843

King Edward VIII & Mrs Simpson at Royal Ascot, 1936
King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, pictured with his future wife, Wallis Simpson, at Royal Ascot in June 1936. Date: 1936

Royal Ascot 1955, Miss Patricia Biggs, Thursday 14th July 1955

Royal Ascot, first day. Dame Edna Everage wearing a huge, five foot wide hat

Doug Ellis, Birmingham Travel Agent, Sunflight, pictured with wife, Heidi Marie Kroeger at Ascot Racecourse, Royal Ascot, Hunt Cup Day, Wednesday 16th June 1965. Our Picture Shows

Dame Edna Everage (aka Barry Humphries) trying on her new hat for Ascot. The hat has an Australian motif including the Sydney Opera House and a shark. 14th June 1976

Racehorse Troy with jockey Willie Carson in the winners enclosure after winning the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot, 30th July 1979

Windsor and Maidenhead SL5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Windsor and Maidenhead SL5 7

Sir Gordon Carter, Clerk of Ascot Racecourse, racing fixtures Date: 1930

British High society personalities at the Ascot Races, 1927 - Lord D Abernon, Lady Cranborne, Lady Lettice Lygon, Hon George Ward, the Duke of Portland, Lady Algernon Gordon Lennox, Captain Lucas

Margaret Whigham at Ascot with her boater and ruches muff
Celebrated society it girl, Miss Margaret Whigham

Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse at Ascot racecourse. She was racing against other members of the Royal Family and guests who are staying with her at Windsor Castle

Jockey Peter Scudamore announces his retirement at Ascot. 7th April 1993

Ascot fashions of 1934. Left, a gown of white crepe de chine patterned with large pink flowers. With an unusual trimming of narrow black lace frills

Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. The first race, Her Majestys Plate, with a purse of 100 guineas, was held on 11 August 1711. Seven horses competed

Lady Diana Spencer, centre of picture in the ribbon hat obscured with her eyes and nose just showing, enjoys the day with some friends on the last day of Royal Ascot

Princess Margaret riding a horse at Ascot before spectators arrive for meeting

Sagaro and jockey Lester Piggott wins from Crash Course (B Taylor) and Sea Anchor (J Mercer) at Royal Ascot - June 1976

Sarah Ferguson with Prince Andrew Duke of York at Royal Ascot, June 1986

Sally Jane Spencer actress at Royal Ascot in 1967 Psychedelic minidress and umbrella hat Sixties fashion

Prince Charles escorts an unidentified lady at Ascot day three Prince Charles girlfriends Top hat and tails Arms behind back June 1972 1970s

Ascot Races: the Ascot Gold Cup, the Queen's Gold Vase, the Royal Hunt Cup, 1864. Trophies in horse racing. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Ascot Races: Scottish Chief, winner of the Ascot Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascot Races: Scottish Chief, winner of the Ascot Cup, 1864. Champion racehorse. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Quashed leading Alcazar (b/w photo)
8671561 Quashed leading Alcazar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quashed leading Alcazar)

Windsor Lad, C Smirke up (b/w photo)
8671567 Windsor Lad, C Smirke up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Lad, C Smirke up)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669736 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School

Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds
5912951 Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, circa 1830

Apology, the Winner of the Gold Cup at Ascot, 1876. Creator: John Sturgess
Apology, the Winner of the Gold Cup at Ascot, 1876. She was bred by that fine old sportsman the late Rev. John King, better known under his turf name of "Mr

The Ascot Race Plate: the Royal Hunt Cup - Death of the Boar, the Buck, and the Fox, 1856

The Ascot Race Plate: the Gold Vase - the White Doe of Rilstone alluring Thomas the Rhymer into Fair Creator: Unknown
The Ascot Race Plate: the Gold Vase - the White Doe of Rilstone alluring Thomas the Rhymer into Fairyland, 1856

Society at Ascot- The Cup Day, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Society at Ascot- The Cup Day, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Wanota, Winner of the Ascot Stakes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wanota, Winner of the Ascot Stakes, 1850. Racehorse owned by Lord Clifden and ridden by Job Marson

Royal Ascot Gold Cup Winner Bomba in 1909

Royal Ascot in 1909

Ascot Racecourse, Victorian period

George III's Booth at Ascot
A design for King George III's booth, the first permanent structure at Ascot race course. The picture is the work of Thomas Sandby (1721-1798). Date: 18th century

Unsaddling Enclosure at Ascot
Illustration by Gilbert Holiday (1879-1937) showing the unsaddling enclosure at Royal Ascot. Date: circa 1930s

Ascot Scenes
Reproductions of paintings by Charles Simpson (1885-1971) depicting scenes at Ascot on the race course and in the paddock. Date: 1930s

Advert for Summer Suits in Ascot Crepe
Advert from Marshall and Snelgrove, promoting their latest range of summer suits, made from Ascot crepe. Date: 1932

The Racehorse Massine
Thoroughbred racehorse Massine, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. Pictured below are owner Henri Ternynck and trainer Elijah Cunnington. Date: 1924

Advert for Dunlop Tyres, using imagery of the Ascot Gold Cup. Date: 1932

Ascot Sunday outside Boulter's Lock 1908
Ascot Sunday on the River Thames, early morning boats waiting their turn outside Boulter's Lock, to pass though it. Date: June 1908

The charm of the women in black, as revealed at Ascot
Fashionable race-goers wear black in 1910 in mourning for the death of Edward VII. The figures shown (clockwide from the centre) are Countess of Portarington and Mr

Black Ascot 1910
Black Ascot, King Edward VII, who was a great supporter of racing, died shortly before the event. It was deemed appropriate that the races be conducted in mourning

ASCOT FASHION 1910
Due to the recent death of Edward VII, mourning is in force at the Ascot race meeting, and fashionable ladies parade in various shades of black Date: 1910

County Map of Berkshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Royal Hunt Cup Day at Ascot (engraving)
1599798 Royal Hunt Cup Day at Ascot (engraving) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Hunt Cup Day at Ascot. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1900)

The Finish for the Ascot Cup, 1842 (oil on canvas)
6201707 The Finish for the Ascot Cup, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Dalby, John of York (1810-1865); 38.1x58.4 cm; Private Collection

Cup Day at Ascot (engraving)
1615816 Cup Day at Ascot (engraving) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup Day at Ascot. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 June 1898)

Chippendale & a Groom in Landscape, c. 1837-1900 (oil on canvas)
7240767 Chippendale & a Groom in Landscape, c.1837-1900 (oil on canvas) by Lacretelle, Jean Edouard (1817-1900); 41x61 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Chippendale)

Chippendale in a Loose Box, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7240947 Chippendale in a Loose Box, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Lutyens, Charles Augustus Henry (1829-1915); 68.5x89 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

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"Ascot: A Timeless Tradition of Elegance and Excitement" Step back in time to Ascot 1910, where three young Victorian women dare to bare their bottoms in a bold display of fashion rebellion. This provocative image captures the essence of Ascot's audacious spirit. Fast forward to 1955, when a poster advertising Bernard Weatherill Ltd takes center stage at horse racing Ascot. The blend of style and sophistication is palpable as attendees eagerly anticipate the thrilling races ahead. The Bystander masthead design from 1927 showcases Royal Ascot's grandeur with its intricate detailing. It serves as a reminder that this prestigious event has always been synonymous with high society and glamour. Social/Cup Day at Ascot brings together the crème de la crème of society for an unforgettable day filled with champagne, laughter, and exquisite fashion choices. The air buzzes with excitement as guests place their bets on magnificent thoroughbreds thundering down the track. Travel back even further to circa 1818 when Ascot first began captivating hearts. Its rich history intertwines seamlessly with modernity, creating an atmosphere unlike any other racecourse in the world. In 1933, Lagonda advertisement meets Idare dress – two icons colliding in perfect harmony. As ladies don their finest attire for Bystander's Summer Number front cover, they epitomize elegance while exuding confidence worthy of such a prestigious occasion. Horse racing enthusiasts flock to Ascot year after year; it is here that dreams are made or shattered within seconds on the turf. The thrill of witnessing these majestic creatures galloping towards victory creates an unparalleled adrenaline rush among spectators. ASCOT 1929 encapsulates all that makes this event legendary - timeless traditions upheld by generations past and present alike. From top hats to flowing gowns, every detail contributes to an ambiance steeped in heritage yet ever-evolving.