Pleasure boat at Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire

Photograph taken 1899 © Reproduced by permission of Oxfordshire County Council ref: HT13451

A large pleasure boat moored at the banks of the river Thames at Nuneham Courtney, the seat of Lord Harcourt. The area was a favourite place for picnics and river jaunts, and parties were allowed to land on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the season.

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Oxfordshire Nuneham

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Victorian (1837 - 1901)

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The famous racecourse at Ascot is pictured here in the late 19th century. To the left of the picture is a camera on a tripod; taking pictures of the race goers has always been as much a part of Ascot as the race itself. In the background the pavilion is packed with people hoping to get lucky on the horses. A picture of the racecourse today may well show nearly as many top hats as seen here.

Pleasure boat at Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire

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