The Chequers, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire

The Chequers, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Photograph taken 1899 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: cc73/00610

The Headington Quarry Morris Men outside the Chequers pub with a fiddle player at the centre.

Location

Oxfordshire Headington

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Themes

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.

Victorian Leisure

Tags

people men clothing tradition leisure Victorian (1837 - 1901)