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This page has the goal of illustrating some of the major changes and advancements made over the years, comparing 'A Day at the Races at Newmarket, in 1838,' to today. Newmarket has changed enormously over the centuries, but we hope we can capture just a little of the essence of those changes. Please pick from this buffet of titbits, which hopefully will whet your appetite to find out more about the history of Newmarket Race Course. Thank you, John Slusar
In May of 1838 the Nobility came to Newmarket Races in their own private horse-drawn vehicles. The well-to-do came via stage coach from Cambridge, Norwich and as far away as London. The everyday man came on foot. If staying in Newmarket, there were a number of inns offering a variety of accommodation, some of which still stand today. These inns were The Crown, White Hart, Black Bull and the Rutland Arms.

Below there is a facsimile racecard of the events of May 4th 1838, with the runners and riders listed.

BELOW THIS TEXT THERE IS A FACSIMILE OF A RACE CARD OF 1838. THE RACES DEPICTED ON THE CARD ARE DESCRIBED IN MORE DETAIL ELSEWHERE IN THE PRESENTATION. PLEASE CLICK THE SMALL IMAGE TO LOAD THE FULL SIZE VERSION IN A NEW PAGE

Racecard 1838
AN INTRODUCTORY NARRATION IS IN THE NEXT PANEL

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A DAY AT NEWMARKET RACES

PLEASE CLICK ON A THUMBNAIL BELOW TO SEE AN ENLARGEMENT


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR AN AUDIO PRESENTATION OF THESE TEXTS, PLEASE OPEN THE INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS BELOW EACH PANEL
THE AUDIO WILL PLAY WHETHER OR NOT THE PANEL IS EXPANDED

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BREAKFAST IN THE FENS

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PREPARING FOR RACE DAY

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TO NEWMARKET HEATH

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THEIR LORDSHIPS

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BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR PUNTERS?

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FAVOURITES AND OUTSIDERS

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CARAVAN OR RAT-TRAP?

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CONSIDERATION AT THE CROWN

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BANTER AT THE WHITE HART

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CONSIDERING RACE 9

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CHEVELEY PARTY TRAVEL TO NEWMARKET

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DISCUSSION AT THE BLACK BULL

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THE LADIES TRAVELLING FROM CHEVELEY

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THE PRESS OF THE CROWD

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REMINISCENSES OF THE SIX-MILE RACES

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THE JUDGE

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PREDATORS AND PREY

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BALANCING THE BOOKS

RACE DESCRIPTIONS AND NARRATIONS ARE INTERSPERSED BETWEEN THESE PANELS, SUCH AS THE ONE BELOW
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RELOCATING THE JUDGE FOR RACE 2

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GLAD RAGS AND GOWNS

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RACE 2 TROILUS OR THE CARPENTER

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RACE 3 OVER THE ROWLEY MILE

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DIVERSIONS

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THIS RACE AND THE NEXT

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AFTER RACE 3

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DOCKY TO DOUGHNUTS

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SHARP PENCILS, SHARP OPERATORS



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PIES OR PINOT

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ON TO RACE 6

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PRIVILEGE THEN AND NOW

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FASHIONS ACROSS TIME

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WINNERS AND LOSERS DEPART

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ALL BETS ARE OFF

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THE MIDDLE MEN

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IF NOT TODAY PERHAPS TOMORROW

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THE FENFOLK GO HOME