Betting Collection (#11)

Close-Up Of Blackjack Playing Cards Showing Spades Royal Flush

A woman punter hands over the money to cover her bet at A E Fane and Co betting shop in Islington, London May 1961

Bookmakers beside the main stand after bets were placed for the race March 1963

A man holds up his winning tote jackpot voucher after naming all six winners in the race meeting at Lingfield May 1969

An elderly man holding his receipts after placing a bet on the tote before a race March 1963

Bookmakers checks his takings after bets were placed for the race March 1963

A priest holds his guide during a day out at the races in Cheltenham March 1963

Punters placing their bets at the betting shop May 1958

Bookmakers taking bets from punters under umbrellas before the race March 1963

A sign on the door forbidding cash bets at a Sidney Glanz betting shop in the Isle of Man June 1969

Elderly men study the form guide before placing their bet in a betting shop November 1962

Punters seated on church pews as they study the guide before placing a bet at Macs betting shop in Danesmoor near Chesterfield November 1969

A security guard checking the racing guide in a newspaper March 1963

William "Digger"Hanley, Hoxtons most famous street bookmaker takes bets
William " Digger" Hanley, Hoxtons most famous street bookmaker takes bets from punters near their homes April 1961

Bookmakers move their eqipment away after taking bets for the race March 1963

Bookmaker Sidney Glanz inside his betting shop in the Isle of Man. No cash betting is allowed in his shop June 1969

A betting shop situated in the City, London which prefers not to do business in cash May 1961

Bookmakers take money from a woman as she places a bet before a race March 1963

Punters studying the form guide before placing their bets at a race March 1963

The course bookie holds his takings during the race March 1963

Footballer Nigel Clough arriving at Winchester Crown Court to give evidence in the Bruce Grobbelaar, Hans Segers, John Fashanu match fixing trial. 24th January 1997

Rien ne va plus, the gambling rooms at Monte Carlo, Monaco, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 8 November 1890

The Revells of Christendome, c. 1609 (engraving)
XJF877603 The Revells of Christendome, c.1609 (engraving) by Cockson, Thomas (fl.1591-1636); 29x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gamblers
BAL14968 The Gamblers by Ferrers, Benjamin (d.1732); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Betting before the start of a Cock fight Palawan Philippines

Ladbrokes Betting Shop
Ladbrokes betting shop, for placing bets on horse races and other such gambling. Date: late 1970s

Epsom Races - The Betting Post, 1836, (1929). Artist: Charles Hunt
Epsom Races - The Betting Post, 1836, (1929). After James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer. [Halton & Truscott Smith, Ltd, London, 1929]

Manners and Customs of ye Englyshe in 1849: A View of Epsom Downe on ye Derbye Daye, 1849. Artist: Richard Doyle
Manners and Customs of ye Englyshe in 1849: A View of Epsom Downe on ye Derbye Daye, 1849

The Cock Pit, c1840, (1917). Artist: George Presbury
The Cock Pit, c1840. Cockfighting enthusiasts from a cross-section of society gamble and squabble. The blind Lord Albermarle Bertie (centre)

Crowds on Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Surrey, c1922. Artist: Horace Walter Nicholls
Crowds on Derby Day, Epsom Downs, Surrey, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

A Ruined Devotee of the Turf, c1880-1882. Artist: John Everett Millais
A Ruined Devotee of the Turf, c1880-1882. Facsimile of the original drawing by John Everett Millais. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London

Gambling in the mines, Faro, California, 19th century (1937). Artist: Britton & Rey
Gambling in the mines, Faro, California, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)

Gambling in the mines, Monte, California, 19th century (1937). Artist: Britton & Rey
Gambling in the mines, Monte, California, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)

Gambling during the Californian gold rush, 19th century (1937). Artist: Britton & Rey
Gambling during the Californian gold rush, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)

The Roulette Saloon, Monte Carlo, Monaco, c 1910s

Fair Gamblers, early 19th century. Artist: Walter Geikie
Fair Gamblers, early 19th century

Bobs first introduction to gaming, a modern Hell, c1821. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Bobs first introduction to gaming, a modern Hell, c1821. A Modern Hell, or fashionable gaming house. Illustration from Real Life in London or the Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho

How to escape winning, 1791. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
How to escape winning, 1791. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Cock-pit, 1759. Artist: William Hogarth
The Cock-pit, 1759. Cockfighting enthusiasts from a cross-section of society gamble and squabble. The blind Lord Albemarle Bertie (centre)

The Monster Sweeps, a Toss Up for the Derby, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Monster Sweeps, a Toss Up for the Derby, 19th century. Monster-like chimneysweeps tossing Derby jockeys and horses in a sheet - only a shilling a throw

The Betting Post, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Betting Post, Humours of Fox Hunting, 1799

At the Gambling Table, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis Forain
At the Gambling Table, 1925. An etching from Modern Masters of Etching, by JL Forain, (The Studio, London, 1925)

Dr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Dr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813

The Cock Pit, c1840. Artist: George Presbury
The Cock Pit, c1840. Cockfighting enthusiasts from a cross-section of society gamble and squabble. The blind Lord Albermarle Bertie (centre)

A Foolish and a Betting Man and A Wise and a Better Man, 1852. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1852) on the folly and profligacy of smoking and betting contrasted with the wisdom and prudence of saving

The New Combination Drum and Multi Movement mixer
A suggestion by William Heath Robinson for the next Irish sweepstake. 1933

Advert for Douglas Stuart, Turf Accointants, London 1926
Advert for Douglas Stuart (Duggie), Turf Accountants, Stuart House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London 1926 Date: 1926

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"Betting: A Tapestry of Chance and Excitement" In the bustling streets of Walthamstow, Billy The Rat Catcher couldn't resist the allure of the neon frontage at the dog racing stadium. As he placed his bets, anticipation filled the air, mingling with the melodies from a jazz orchestra by the pool on board the magnificent Mauretania. James Dowsett, a seasoned bookmaker known as Turf Accountant, carefully calculated odds at Probus Horse Show in Cornwall. It was Saturday 31st April 1921 when dreams were made or shattered amidst cheers and gasps from spectators. Meanwhile, children savored ice lollies on a vibrant Balham street in Southwest London. Little did they know that even in their innocence, betting played its part in shaping their surroundings - funding such joyful moments. As evening descended upon Soho's lively alleys and dimly lit corners, whispers of wagers echoed through every establishment. On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke aptly captured both triumphs and losses experienced by those who dared to take chances. Jockeys mounted majestic horses thundered down racecourses during exhilarating contests while avid spectators cheered them on against picturesque backdrops. Their passion for betting intertwined with an age-old tradition that united communities across generations. In this world where fortunes could be won or lost overnight, Miss Jessica J. Gooch emerged victorious as she claimed her title as Miss Betting Shop winner. Hailing from Kenton near Harrow, she embodied grace and confidence amidst fierce competition. Looking back into history through St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon dated 17 September 1887 revealed Doncaster's enduring love affair with horse racing – an event steeped in tradition where betting thrived alongside sporting excellence. And then there was Cheltenham Jumps Festival – an annual celebration where adrenaline soared higher than ever before.