Incidents of the New College and Magdalen Point-To-Point Steeplechase

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-1434/2281
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1870s-1930s
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 81mm by 81mm 1 slide
      81mm by 81mm

Scope and Content

Photographs of two horses and their riders jumping fences during the strangers' race at the New College and Magdalen point-to-point steeplechase in the early 20th century. The top photograph shows the winner Mr. C. W. Bennet on Heiress going over the last fence; while the bottom photographer shows Mr. M. Bucknall badly thrown from his horse, Bangle, as they both fall over at one of the fences during the race.

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Kristy Davis as part of Towards Dolly Project, 2012-2013

Geographical Names

Oxford Oxfordshire England