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| Picture No | 10222373 |
| Date | 1860 |
| Description | Heading to Epsom Downs for the Derby, 1860. |
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Large numbers of pedestrians and several horse-drawn carriages heading up the London to Epsom road, on Derby Day in 1860. A number of the pedestrians shown are musicians and entertainers, heading to the racecourse to earn some money. The Derby is one of Britain's biggest horse-racing events and has attracted large crowds since the middle of the 19th century.
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| Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 26 May 1860, page 501 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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