Electric Shock Machine, on Derby Day 1860

Originally entitled Two Shocks a Penny, showing an electric shock machine which was part of the entertainments at Epsom Racecourse, on Derby Day 1860. The Derby is one of Britain's biggest horse-racing events and has attracted large crowds since the middle of the 19th century

Attracted Biggest Entertainments Epsom Shocks

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