The Starter 1949

The starter in the Paddock prior to the commencement of racing - taken by H R Clayton Ltd.  Cottenham, Saturday February 19th, 1949.

photograph courtesy of Mr H Gingell

History Links:

• The Times 1868
• Illustrated London News 1870
• The Starter 1949
• The Tatler 1946
• Horse & Hounds 1981
• The Racing Post
• The Guardian 2002