Collection

Eton steeplechase

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1938-10-28 in United Kingdom
photographer:
George W Roper
and
George W Roper
and
Eton steeplechase A photograph of Eton scoolboys competing in

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A photograph of Eton schoolboys competing in the annual steeplechase run, taken by George Roper for the Daily Herald newspaper on 20 October, 1938.

A photograph of Eton schoolboys competing in an annual steeplechase run, taken in October 1938 by George W Roper for the Daily Herald.

The first steeplechase at Eton College was run in 1846. Eton College was founded in 1440 by Henry VI. According to college records, the first steeplechase was run in 1846.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/G04953
Materials:
paper
type:
gelatin silver print and photograph
copyright:
National Science and Media Museum

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