Punters Collection

1938 August Bank Holiday Meeting
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 01: Boaters on the River Wey spectate as cars pass on the banking above them during the August Bank Holiday Meeting at Brooklands on August 01, 1938 in Brooklands

Cambridge University
A glimpse of the beautiful Backs, and punters enjoying the River Cam, with St. Johns College, Cambridge University, peeping through the trees

Barmaid in Smoky Pub
A barmaid serves a customer in a smokey London pub. On the back wall is a fine selection of spirits while in the foreground, punters chat among themselves

French Street Conjuror
A French street magician with his trestle table set up ready to perform the cup and ball trick and con some punters out of their money Date: circa 1805

Parasol Vendor
July 1909: A busy sunshade vendor at Henley waiting whilst the lady punters settle into the punt during the Henley Regatta. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Main Stand - The Racecourse - Deauville, France Date: circa 1909

Royal Box in the Grandstand at Goodwood
The Royal Box in the Grandstand at the Goodwood Racecourse

Bookmaker and punters at racecourse
Charlie Redrup, bookmaker with punters at racecourse. Date: circa 1930s

Les Courses
This oil painting shows the busy mayhem of the races, with onlookers and punters offering their support to the racing horses. Date: circa 1920

DDE-90035801
Graylag geese, punters and flowers along the Thames River, Oxford, England. Date: 03/02/2006

Wild Swan Shooting in Essex (engraving)
1063438 Wild Swan Shooting in Essex (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Swan Shooting in Essex)

Betting on a Boxing Match outside the ring in London, 1872 (engraving)
DGC418607 Betting on a Boxing Match outside the ring in London, 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from London, a Pilgrimage)

Punters on the Cherwell, Oxford (colour photo)
3094769 Punters on the Cherwell, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punters on the Cherwell, Oxford)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Two to One
During the war the Government chose to see sports betting as Entertainment and despite an early decline in gambling, options for punters like the football pools

Camp Life at The Curragh - Irish Derby - Preparatory Gallop
Camp Life at The Curragh - Irish Derby - The Preparatory Gallop. Date: 1874

The Prize Fight, 1872 (engraving)
DGC418608 The Prize Fight, 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from London, a Pilgrimage)

Boating on the river Gera at Erfurt, Thiringia, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XIR215506 Boating on the river Gera at Erfurt, Thiringia, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Jousset, (fl.1910); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Weighing a jockey on a set of scales at a race track, 1789. A crowd of punters, race fans, and gamblers watching
5912959 Weighing a jockey on a set of scales at a race track, 1789. A crowd of punters, race fans, and gamblers watching. Color print after an engraving by from an illustration by in Ralph Nevills

Monday after the Great St Leger, or Heroes of the Turf Paying
3090243 Monday after the Great St Leger, or Heroes of the Turf Paying and Receving at Tattersall s, from The English Spy, pub

Photograph of the front etrance at The Rainbow Courage (The Rainbow Inn) 29th August 1987

Cheltenham Festival 1956. The last jump of The National Steeplechase

Cheltenham Festival 1956. Racegoers in the Grandstand

Cheltenham Festival 1956. The Horse Segnor IV, coming in first in the National juvenile Steeplechase

Duke Of Edinburgh Royalty at the Derby at Epsom. in June 1948

Jim MacLaine hands a soft toy at the funfair
David Essex in a scene from That ll Be The Day (1973)

Horse Racing - A Racecourse Paddock Scene Date: 1892

Large audience at Penwith Rock Festival, Cornwall. Date: 1983

Horse racing in The Netherlands
Horse Racing in The Netherlands. Date: 1906

Trotting Race
September 1956: Punters at the Inter Dominion Trotting Championships at Sydney Racecourse. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Goodwood Sussex England Rao Sahib 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " Rao Sahib " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Finish of the Stewards Cup won by Harmachis
Goodwood Sussex England Finish of the " Stewards Cup " won by " Harmachis " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Panorama 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " Panorama " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Valedictory ( left ) winning by a neck in Gordon Stakes
Goodwood Sussex England " Valedictory " ( left ) winning by a neck in " Gordon Stakes " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Faroe winning the Sussex Stakes 27 July 1938
Goodwood Sussex England " Faroe " winning the " Sussex Stakes " 27 July 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Bibi Sultan 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " Bibi Sultan " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Vaisseau Fantome 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " Vaisseau Fantome " 1938 eTopFoto

Gatwick races, west Sussex, England Zelmos, ridden by W Sibbritt, canters
Gatwick races, west Sussex, England " Zelmos ", ridden by W Sibbritt, canters down the course. 16 May 1936

Goodwood Sussex England J Accours 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " J Accours " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Bombay Duck winning the Craven Stakes
Goodwood Sussex England " Bombay Duck " winning the " Craven Stakes ". 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Hurry De Savoie 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " Hurry De Savoie " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Titan 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " Titan " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England St Quintus 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " St Quintus " 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Finish of Charlton Welter Handicap Saint Andrews
Goodwood Sussex England Finish of " Charlton Welter Handicap " " Saint Andrews II " Winning from " Mannance " 26 July 1938 eTopFoto

Goodwood Sussex England Buckleigh 1938 A TopFoto
Goodwood Sussex England " Buckleigh " 1938 eTopFoto

Trotting Race
September 1956: Punters at the Inter Dominion Trotting Championships at Sydney Racecourse. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Starter caught at the Tote
The Starter who was Caught at the Tote by Patrick Bellew. The massed ranks of punters, jockeys, policeman and even a horse react with undiluted horror at the sight of the race starter placing a bet

Epsom Derby Day - Prince Monolulu - Tipster. Date: 1929

Crowd at a Horse Racing Meeting, standing close to the Secretary of the Courses Pavilion. circa 1885

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"Punters: Embracing the Spirit of Tradition and Excitement in Cambridge" Step into the charming world of punters, a quintessential British pastime that brings together the idyllic landscapes of Cambridgeshire with the vibrant energy of Cambridge. Nestled along the picturesque River Cam, this beloved activity has been captivating locals and visitors alike for generations. During the 1938 August Bank Holiday Meeting at Cambridge University, punters flocked to Kings College to witness thrilling races unfold on the tranquil waters. As rowing enthusiasts cheered from their punts, excitement filled the air as bets were placed and fortunes were made. After an exhilarating day on the river, punters sought refuge in smoky pubs where barmaids served pints with a friendly smile. Tales of triumphs and near-misses echoed through these hallowed halls as camaraderie flourished among friends old and new. The festivities spilled onto French Street, where a mesmerizing conjuror dazzled passersby with his enchanting tricks. Parasol vendors added a touch of elegance to this lively scene, offering respite from both sun and rain while adding a dash of color to every punter's ensemble. For those seeking grandeur beyond local shores, The Main Stand at Deauville's Racecourse beckoned adventurous souls across borders. From there, they could catch glimpses of royalty gracing Goodwood's Grandstand Royal Box during events like the prestigious 1953 Coronation Derby – an affair fit for kings and queens. But it wasn't all about high stakes; funfairs provided joyous moments too. Jim MacLaine handed out soft toys amidst laughter-filled rides as children reveled in innocent delight – reminding everyone that even amidst intense competition, lightheartedness should never be forgotten. Of course, no racecourse would be complete without bookmakers eagerly awaiting eager punters' wagers.