Betting Collection (page 7)

A punter making notes before placing his bet during a day out at the races March 1963

A queue of punters waiting to place bets in the shop before a race March 1963

A punter watching the race through binoculars after making his bet march 1963

A woman punter studying the form guide before placing a bet in a betting shop on the Caledonian Road in London June 1961

Holidaymakers enjoy the sunshine as they sit outside a betting shop in the form of a wooden chalet on the beach at Dawlish Warren in Devon July 1962

Punters placing their bets inside William Massie betting shop in Bethnal Green, London May 1961

Holidaymakers study the form guide at a betting shop in the form of a wooden chalet on the beach at Dawlish Warren in Devon July 1962

Women placing bets inside a Ladies only betting shop in Worcester September 1968

To celebrate the beginning of the Epsom meeting, bookmaker Gus Demmy decided to brighten the life of his punters by dressing his staff in the costume of the pearly people

Men placng bets at the tote before a race October 1969

Discarded betting slips and newspapers left over by punters after a day at the races March 1963

Punters studying the form guide before placing a bet at William Massey betting shop in Bethnal Green, London May 1961

A newspaper vendor selling copies of the Sporting Life before a race March 1963

Punters studying the form guide in a French newspaper before placing their bets on the race at Saint Cloud at George Crabbs betting shop in London October 1967

A woman smoking a cigarette as she studies the form guide before placing her bet at a Ladies only betting shop in Worcester September 1968

A bookmaker handing out betting slips before the race at Leopardstown in Ireland March 1967

Bookmakers during the race at Leopardstown in Ireland March 1967

Hill House, Headquarters of William Hill the worlds biggest bookmakers in Manchester August 1963

A busy scene inside a betting shop with punters queuing to make bets minutes before the start of the Epsom derby June 1962

A worker at George Crabbs betting shop in London writing the odds on the chalk board for the race at Saint Cloud in Paris October 1967

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

A member of the stables at Bramdean Riding School in London makes a farewell call on top of his horse to Wally Simmons, owner of the local betting shop

A woman punter placing a bet in a betting shop on the Caledonian Road in London June 1961

Holidaymakers outside a betting shop in the form of a wooden chalet on the beach at Dawlish Warren in Devon July 1962

Counter clerks decked out in clothes to match the mood of the meeting at Goodward as they serve punters at a betting shop in Manchester August 1963

Punters studying form outisde F and J betting shop in Westbourne Park May 1956

An elderly woman placing her bet at the tote before a race March 1963

72 year old lady Lottie Benger pops in to a Ladies only betting shop in Worcester to collect her winnings from the previous day September 1968

Two men walking past Sidney Douglas betting shop in Mile End Road London May 1961

A woman punter studies the form guide outside A E Fane and Co betting shop in islington. London as her baby daughter waits patiently in her buggy May 1961

Punters at the races, equipped with binoculars to check form March 1963

Queues of people waiting to place bets at the tote before a race October 1969

An elderly man waits in line to place a bet at a busy betting shop in Soho, London May 1961

The ladies seem to find betting a serious business February 1965

Crowd watching the racing action from the stands match 1963

Men joining the queues to place their bets at the totes Betting shops Circa 1960

Brigitte the elephant plays cards

John Major Prime Minister visits the National Lottery stand in the Tory Conference Centre

John Major former Prime Minister seen here leaving a betting shop. 23rd June 1995

A Tamworth pig on Byker Farm picking the Lottery numbers

A bookie and a cashier in a betting shop with some winning tickets in April 1996

Daily Mirror horseracing pundit Bob Butchers at Kempton Park Race Course. 3rd November 1972

Daily Mirror horseracing pundit Bob Butchers at Kempton Park Race Course. 3rd November 1972

Tipsters were out in full force at the Cheltenham festival giving all the winners. March 1948 P005640

Greyhound racing at Brough Park, Newcastle. 01 / 06 / 95
Greyhound racing at Brough Park, Newcastle. 01/06/95

Grand National 1949 Racegoers at Aintree seen here placing their bets with the Tote and the Turf Accounts before the big race. March 1949

Men playing poker. April 1959

Sport: Angling: Humour: Gentleman. Mr. E. Drury for a wager, cast a line from the roof of the Savoy Hotel to the river Thames over 100 yards away. October 1953 D6080

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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.