Original Sheet Music Cover - Horseracing

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Original Sheet Music Cover - Horseracing

Horseracing - Bradshaw?s Guide music hall song of 1876 by Fred Albert. The guide was the Bible of the railway timetable

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1. Title: "A Musical Journey Through Time: The Original Sheet Music Cover of 'Horseracing' from Bradshaw's Guide (1876) by Fred Albert This image showcases the original sheet music cover for the song "Horseracing," composed by Fred Albert and published in 1876 as part of Bradshaw's Guide. Bradshaw's Guide was a renowned railway timetable and travel guide in Victorian England, and this music sheet serves as an intriguing glimpse into the past, merging the worlds of transportation and entertainment. The cover design is adorned with an elegant illustration of a horse race in full swing. The horses and jockeys are depicted in dynamic poses, with the crowd in the background, adding to the excitement and energy of the scene. The intricate detailing and use of color bring the illustration to life, transporting us back to the music halls of the late 19th century. The title, "Horseracing," is prominently displayed at the top of the cover, accompanied by the composer's name, "Fred Albert," and the publication year, "1876," below. The sheet music itself was likely used by musicians to perform the song for audiences, adding an element of live entertainment to the railway guide. The fusion of Bradshaw's Guide and the music hall song "Horseracing" highlights the rich cultural landscape of Victorian England, where transportation and entertainment intersected, and where the simple joy of a horse race could be shared through song. This original sheet music cover is a testament to the enduring appeal of music and the historical significance of Bradshaw's Guide in documenting the era's social and cultural fabric.

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