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Racegoers at Ascot
- Made:
- 1936-06-18 in United Kingdom
- photographer:
- Edward George Malindine
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A photograph of racegoers at Royal Ascot](https://coimages.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/156/477/medium_1983_5236_e08325.jpg)
A photograph of racegoers at Ascot, taken in June 1936 by Edward G Malindine for the Daily Herald.
The racecourse at Royal Ascot was founded by Queen Anne in 1711. As a racecourse favoured by British Royalty, Ascot became a highlight of the social season, famous for its fashions, especially hats.
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Daily Herald Archive
- Object Number:
- 1983-5236/E08325
- Materials:
- paper
- type:
- gelatin silver print and photograph
- copyright:
- National Science and Media Museum