Downs Collection (#5)

Duke and Duchess of York - Oaks, Epsom Racecourse
Duke and Duchess of York walking to the stands to watch the Oaks, Epsom Racecourse, 1928. They saw one of Lord Derbys horses Toboggan win by four lengths after a thrilling race. Date: 1928

PLOUGHMANS LUNCH
Ploughmans Lunch; farmworkers break at mid-day on the Wiltshire Downs Date: 1937

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, Cattle grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, Cattle grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, Cattle grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

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AGRICULTURE, Farming, Animals, sheep grazing on the south downs near Ditchling, East Sussex, England

England, East Sussex, View along the Seven Sisters at Flagstaff point near Crowlink

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england, west sussex, devils dyke, stile gate on devils dyke with view over lush green south downs landscape

Downlands, Sussex, 1780-1827. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Downlands, Sussex, 1780-1827

Cardiff CF5 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cardiff CF5 6

Clifton Downs, Bristol, May 1924
A lady with a pram strolls down a tree-lined path on Clifton Downs

Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c. 1830, (1947). Creator: George Hunt
Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c.1830, (1947). Landscape with a cricket match taking place at Irelands Gardens, Brighton, Sussex. From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus

Glen o The Downs from Glenview Hotel, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland

IN THE NORTH DOWNS
Overtaking on a bend in the North Downs of Kent. Date: 1926

Picture No. 12479353
The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Coastguard Date:

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The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, Cuckmere Haven, Date:

A Chalk Pit on the Downs, near Eastbourne, 1871, (1935). Artist: Henry George Hine
A Chalk Pit on the Downs, near Eastbourne, 1871, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

The Downs near Beachy Head, 1844, (1935). Artist: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
The Downs near Beachy Head, 1844, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

England, c1930s
England. Gleaming afar in the sun the fair white Seven Sisters that lie on the seaward edge of the Sussex Downs near Seaford are familiar landmarks to every mariner faring up and down the Channel

The Downs near Lewes (Seaford Cliff in the distance), c1887. Artist: Thomas Collier
The Downs near Lewes (Seaford Cliff in the distance), c1887. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F

From the Downs above Streatey, Berks, c1927, (1927). Artist: Reginald Belfield
From the Downs above Streatey, Berks, c1927, (1927). From From Landscape To Studio, by Reginald Belfield. [Methuen & Co. Ltd, London, 1927]

Long Furlong at Findon, c 1924
Long Furlong at Findon, South Downs, c 1924 Postmarked July 1924 Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: PH 1415

Drilling at Graffham
Tractor with drilling attachment behind, operated by two men. 1 Apr 1951 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N35426

Wilmington Long Man
The Wilmington Long Man (or giant), cut in the chalk on the South Downs, between Lewes and Eastbourne. This figure is about 230 feet high and was reset in bricks in 1874. Date: 1950s

Cows in road near Graffham, August 1933
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N7773

Stone pillar indicating height above sea level
This stone pillar on the South Downs, near Seaford, East Sussex, England, is an Ordnance Survey bench mark, indicating the exact height above sea level

Glen Of The Downs, County Wicklow, Ireland. Drawn By W. H. Bartlett, Engraved By J. C. Bentley
Glen Of The Downs, County Wicklow, Ireland.Drawn By W.H.Bartlett, Engraved By J.C. Bentley. From " The Scenery And Antiquities Of Ireland" By N.P.Willis And J.Stirling Coyne.Illustrated

Tatler cover - Queen Elizabeth II at Goodwood
The Queen arriving at Goodwood, the horse racing event on the Sussex Downs which traditionally rounds off the Summer Season

Romanian Pleasure Wheel
Simple Romanian Pleasure Wheel at a country fair. The postcard caption translates as: Party in the Country. Not quite the London Eye... Date: circa 1900

Map of the Parish of Hackney, surveyed by John Rocque (c. 1709-1762) 1745 (litho)
XJF262736 Map of the Parish of Hackney, surveyed by John Rocque (c.1709-1762) 1745 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A man with two horses in a country lane near Bignor, 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9306

Sheep grazing on the Southdowns, 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16820

Farmhorse being ridden home in Horsham Road, Petworth. March 1927
The rule of the Road. Farmhorse being ridden home in Horsham Road, Petworth. March 1927

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Exploring the picturesque downs of Surrey, England: From the breathtaking views at Newlands Corner to the historic North Downs in Guildford, this region is a nature lover's paradise. 🌳🏞️ Discovering hidden gems like Westbury White Horse and witnessing fascinating encounters like policemen engaging with Gypsies on Epsom Downs adds an intriguing touch to your journey. 🚓✨ Delve into history at Union Workhouse in Wantage, Oxfordshire, where stories of resilience echo through its walls. Picture No. 10741245 captures a moment frozen in time, transporting you back to the thrilling atmosphere of the Epsom Derby in 1954. 🐎🎩 Witnessing haymaking by machinery in 1931 showcases how technology revolutionized traditional farming methods. Cheers to the Champion Beer Drinker who knows how to enjoy life's simple pleasures. 🍻 Marvel at the impressive four-horse ploughing team hard at work along South Downs in East Sussex – a testament to human determination and teamwork. The enchanting beauty of England's North Downs will leave you spellbound as you savor an authentic Ploughman's meal amidst its rolling hills. ⛴️ Immerse yourself further into history by taking a ferry ride at Bury just as they did back in 1931.