RMBT2CC9–Hare and greyhounds at a hare coursing meet near Huntingdon-before the ban in 2005.
RM2ED2YDM–Waterloo Cup hare coursing February 28th 1989. This annual event was held near Altcar. Here two greyhounds, one wearing a red collar, the other a white collar, closely press the fleeing hare. This was long before the Hunting Act 2004 that banned this pastime on grounds of cruelty.
RMAM9PAD–Hare Coursing England
RMWHBBXK–Hare Coursing Arthur Wardle
RMD1DBH7–Victorian engraving of hare coursing, 1897
RM2T92N14–Hare Coursing 2000s UK. On a bitterly cold February day members of the Swaffham Coursing Club meet near Narborough, Norfolk, England 2000s HOMER SYKES
RMB54HHC–Waterloo Cup. Crowd watching the coursing. February 1953 P011387
RMHN22H5–Members of the Hunt Saboteurs Association protesting during today's hare coursing meeting at Combe, Oxfordshire.
RM2R4DJ1A–H.R.H. Prince Albert's Harriers, 1856. Hare-coursing in Berkshire. 'Prince Albert's harriers are in the strictest sense of the term a private pack, kept by his Royal Highness for his own amusement, under the management of Colonel Hood...The hounds were...of medium size, with considerable variety of true colours...we soon found a stout hare that gave us an opportunity of seeing and admiring the qualities of the pack... just as we were squaring our shoulders and settling down to take a very uncompromising hedge with evident signs of a broad ditch of running water on the other side, the hounds th
RMG5F77N–Hare Coursing Petition
RM2WT751Y–Waterloo Cup - Dendraspis - Winner. Walter Tyler Ltd magic lantern slide 1909 hare coursing
RM2BJ084H–Avon Valley Coursing Club meet at Downton. - Mrs Liebert, Sir John Humphery, Mr Liebert, Lord Dewar. - 1927
RM2M3P8WD–From the Front in France to see the coursing for the Waterloo Cup. Two Indian officers, among a number of men who had managed to put in an appearance at Altcar for the coursing competition, the Waterloo Cup. They are Captain Mohammed Hayat Khan (King George's Own) and Lieutenant Mumtaz Mohammed Khan of the 9th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade. Date: 1915
RM2H1YXYR–Archie - A Gentle Old Black Labrador
RMRDYGXG–. The dog book. A popular history of the dog, with practical information as to care and management of house, kennel, and exhibition dogs; and descriptions of all the important breeds. Dogs. CHAPTER LI The Harrier |HE hunting hound of England, as distinguished from the coursing hound and the led bloodhound, went by the gen- eral name of harrier until special pains were taken to de- velop hounds solely for fox hunting, to which were given the name of foxhounds. What was left for hunting with hounds was the hare, and harriers then became solely hare hunters, the sport which at one time held prece
RMPG45P4–. The dog book : a popular history of the dog, with practical information as to care and management of house, kennel, and exhibition dogs, and descriptions of all the important breeds . Dogs. CHAPTER LI The Harrier HE hunting hound of England, as distinguished from the coursing hound and the led bloodhound, went by the gen- eral name of harrier until special pains were taken to de- velop hounds solely for fox hunting, to which were given the name of foxhounds. What was left for hunting with hounds was the hare, and harriers then became solely hare hunters, the sport which at one time held prec
RMBT2BNG–Dogs and participants at a hare coursing meet near Huntingdon-before the ban in 2005.
RMAM9PBF–Hare Coursing England
RMWHBBXN–Scene taken at the start of Hare Coursing by J Harris
RM2T92N0J–Hare Coursing 2000s UK. Lepus europaeus or the common brown hare, is larger and more athletic than its cousin, the rabbit. Caught and culled at a Swaffham Coursing Club Meet. Near Narborough, Norfolk. England 2002 HOMER SYKES
RM2BWATCG–The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Three coursing hounds race for the hare 1921
RM2BWFHRH–Where 's the hare ? Eager competitors arriving at Altcar for the Waterloo Cup coursing meeting 19 February 1925
RM2X21XE7–The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting at Stonehenge, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. G. B. Goddard, representing '...the trysting-place for the coursers on one or two mornings during "the Champion week." Stonehenge, that pile of ambres or holy stones, is a great mystery. Some aver that they were brought by Merlin's aid from Scythia's shore by the great Pendragon, and others that they were raised by Danish chiefs in honour of the Idol of Victory. Be this as it may, the shepherds and the [hare] coursers share them now...The recent meeting was very well attended, and nine stakes we
RMWHBB81–Cypriote sculpture 7th - 5th Century BC : Votive statuette group , Coursing hound seizing hare from Cyprus , limestone
RMW7DRKC–'Coursing: Slipping the Greyhounds', 1887. Artist: Unknown
RM2H1YXYH–Archie - A Gentle Old Black Labrador
RMRDMPK0–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. .-^if^ -^^^'^yflfty. Tiercel and woodcock to this quarry, they could be trained to take it, and perhaps' might, with the help of a dog, tackle even an English brown hare ; but it seems a pity to use the noble long-winged hawks for a flight at ground game which is far better suited to the goshawk.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Cox, Harding Edward de Fonblanque,
RMBT2BAW–Spectators at a hare coursing meet near Huntingdon-before the ban in 2005.
RMAM9PBC–Hare Coursing England
RM2T92MYH–Hare Coursing. The Slipper, Wayne Drew with two greyhounds wearing identifying red and white collars. He is looking over the hedge towards a group of beaters who are driving hares, one at a time, towards the coursing field. The Cotswold Coursing Club Meet, near Kilkenny, Gloucestershire 2000s 2002 HOMER SYKES
RMWHBBYG–Returning Home (Coursing) detail engraving by J Harris after W J Shayer 1830
RM2H1YY02–Archie - A Gentle Old Black Labrador
RMRDE58G–. The dog book : a popular history of the dog, with practical information as to care and management of house, kennel, and exhibition dogs, and descriptions of all the important breeds . Dogs. CHAPTER LI The Harrier HE hunting hound of England, as distinguished from the coursing hound and the led bloodhound, went by the gen- eral name of harrier until special pains were taken to de- velop hounds solely for fox hunting, to which were given the name of foxhounds. What was left for hunting with hounds was the hare, and harriers then became solely hare hunters, the sport which at one time held prec
RMBT2BHP–Spectators and participants at a hare coursing meet near Huntingdon-before the ban in 2005.
RMAM9PB7–Hare Coursing England
RM2T92N18–Hare Coursing 2000s UK. On a bitterly cold February day members of the Swaffham Coursing Club meet near Narborough, Norfolk. The judge on horseback monitors each course. He carries with him a small red and white flag, which he waves to indicate to the flagman which greyhound has won. The flagman then flies the appropriate coloured flag. England 2000s HOMER SYKES
RMWHBBXH–Engraving from The Gentleman's Recreation published by Richard Blome 1686. Hunting Hare
RM2H1YXYT–Archie - A Gentle Old Black Labrador
RMRDHDR0–. The animals of the world. Brehm's life of animals;. Mammals. THE HARES-HARES PROPER. 375 are few, but where there are a great many Hares, coursing in this manner becomes a mere butchery. Shooting a Hare after having successfully stalked the game is the reward of skill and most worthy of a sportsman. Adaptability of Captive Hares are easily tamed, be- Harea to Con- come readily used to all kinds of flnement. nourishment with which one feeds Rabbits, but are very delicate and apt to die. If they are fed only on hay, bread, oats and water, and never anything green, they live longer. If young Le
RMAM9PB0–Hare Coursing England
RM2T92N3N–Hare Coursing. On a bitterly cold February day members of the Swaffham Coursing Club meet near Narborough, Norfolk. The judge on horseback monitors each course. He carries with him a small red and white flag, which he waves to indicate to the flagman which greyhound has won. The flagman then flies the appropriate coloured flag. 2002 2000s UK HOMER SYKES
RMWHBBXJ–Beating and Trailing for a Hare by T Seymour
RM2BWBPM1–The Waterloo Cup at Altcar . Nearing the quarry , a striking Waterloo Cup snapshort . 14 February 1923
RM2H1YY00–Archie - A Gentle Old Black Labrador
RMRE0BNE–. The dog in health and disease. Comprising the various modes of breaking and using him for hunting, coursing, shooting, etc., and including the points or characteristics of all dogs, which are entirely rewritten. Dog breeds; Dogs. 20 DOMESTICATED DOGS. greyhound in coursing the hare was confined in England to the class who could qualify for that purpose by the possession of £ i oo a year in land; and meetings for that purpose were held only at Swaffham, Lowth, and Ashdown, where clubs were formed, consisting of a limited number of noblemen and county gentlemen. :ii;^«!|!l|lS|»l« :,,,,hllftft:
RM2GNT4X2–Whippet Portrait with Low Key Lighting (monochrome)
RMAM9PBA–Hare Coursing England
RM2T92N5D–Hare Coursing spectators Greyhound 2000. Near Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, Suffolk England. 2000s HOMER SYKES
RM2BWAPYP–The Waterloo Cup at Altcar The race in progress between between Happy Gallop and Dark Dapple won by the former 17 February 1921
RMRDMPR6–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. SOME ENGLISH COURSING CLUBS 201 country coursing; indeed, the club is now the most influ- ential within hail of London. Its rise has been of a very rapid description, whilst its ever-increasing popularity is a sure sign that coursing still has a great hold upon the Kentish sportsmen, who assemble in great numbers whenever it is aiinounced that the hare will be publicly coursed upon the. '-'^m^L^Ll^ A Cliffe meeting marshes which lie between the chalk cliffs and the river wall of the Thames m Northern Kent. The meetings are well worthy of more than p
RM2GNT4YA–Whippet Portrait with Low Key Lighting
RMAM9PB2–Hare Coursing England
RM2T92N0E–Hare Coursing. A trainer rubs down one of his greyhounds and its given something to eat at the end of the Waterloo Cup. Near Altcar, Lancashire 2002 2000s UK HOMER SYKES
RMRE0BN5–. The dog in health and disease. Comprising the various modes of breaking and using him for hunting, coursing, shooting, etc., and including the points or characteristics of all dogs, which are entirely rewritten. Dog breeds; Dogs. THE FRENCH MATINâTHE HARE-INDIAN â DOG. 43, V.âTHE FRENCH MATIN. In France, as well as in the neighbouring countries, a great variety of more or less greyhound-like dogs is kept for killing hares, in the most poaching "way, as regarded from our point of view, coursing in English style not being carried on there, and also for aiding in killing the wolf. These do
RM2T92N1X–Waterloo Cup Hare Coursing annual event 2000s UK. Working class spectators at the Waterloo Cup relax between courses. Near Altcar, Lancashire, England. 2002 HOMER SYKES
RMRERR00–. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. Flaru kind,). qiiadrupecls. It is for its flosii. When is called coursing, catcii the Hiuo by i, until tlie wearied It comes under the >y the Game Laws, ;s colour is slightly uity of its ears is a 'he Hiu-e does not of nest of grass and mm," the Hare lies, I remain quiet until Many people can NATUnAI. IllHTOUY. li:» Inuumeralde foes besides man surround this aniniul. Foxes, ferrets, stoats, and all their tribe are uumercitul enemies, and sometimes a large hawlt will destroy a leveret, as the young Har
RM2T92N3T–Hare Coursing 2000s UK , Spectators on a bitterly cold February day members of the Swaffham Coursing Club meet near Narborough, Norfolk. UK England 2002 2000s HOMER SYKES
RMRDMPX4–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. ENCLOSED COURSING m necessity. From that time old-fashioned meetings dropped out one by one, owing to the scarcity of game. The September fixture in 1884 was a very successful meeting at Plumpton, the Grand Produce Stakes of 6/. each, i/. ft., securing no fewer than 128 runners, out of an original entry of 298. The prizes were 500/. the winner, 150/. the second, and 50/. each third and fourth. For the deciding course Mr. T. Graham's Glen Islay, by Glenhvet—Glengowan,. tfif'^J^"'- Starting the hare and Mr. H. J. Norman's Newsboy, by Peter—Nellie
RM2T92N1T–Hare Coursing. Spectators, family groups gather for a days coursing at the Waterloo Cup. They are watching the hare being chased on the 'running field'. Near Altcar, Lancashire, England 2002 2000s HOMER SYKES
RMRERPYR–. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. qiiadrupecls. It is for its flosii. When is called coursing, catcii the Hiuo by i, until tlie wearied It comes under the >y the Game Laws, ;s colour is slightly uity of its ears is a 'he Hiu-e does not of nest of grass and mm," the Hare lies, I remain quiet until Many people can NATUnAI. IllHTOUY. li:» Inuumeralde foes besides man surround this aniniul. Foxes, ferrets, stoats, and all their tribe are uumercitul enemies, and sometimes a large hawlt will destroy a leveret, as the young Hare is called. A
RM2T92MYF–Hare Coursing UK 2000s. Cliff Standing and daughter Caroline trainer and owner with their greyhounds wait for a signal to walk their hounds down to the starting position during the Greyhound 2000 Meet. Near Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, Suffolk 2000 England HOMER SYKES
RMRDMPX8–. Coursing and falconry. Coursing; Falconry. 112 COURSING 250/. and a piece of plate value 50/. In the final course Mr. G. Darlinson's Deceit beat Mr. G. Woodward's Woodland King. The fame of the Plumpton ground had now spread far and wide, and we had amongst the Irish supporters Lord Lurgan, Captain Archdale, Mr. F. Watson, and Mr. J. Sands. Other patrons of the meeting were the Duke of Hamilton, Lord St. Vincent, Sir John D. Astley, and Colonel Goodlake.. Enclosed cotrsing. Driving out a hare It may be mentioned that, although the new style had become popular with a certain section of the co
RM2T92MYP–Hare Coursing. Greyhound 2000 Meet. Near Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, Suffolk. Two working class men, the pencil on a piece of string tied to a button of his coat is so he does loose it. Pencil is used to mark his race card. 2000s England HOMER SYKES
RM2T92N13–Hare Coursing. A hunting family sit out the rain in their car. The bonnet is adorned with a mascot of a common brown hare in full flight. Greyhound 2000 Meet. Near Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, Suffolk. England 2000s HOMER SYKES
RM2T92N1H–Hare Coursing UK 2000s. A liquid lunch out of the back of a Four by Four car is enjoyed in the members enclosure at the Waterloo Cup. The Waterloo Cup is considered the blue riband, or Ascot, of the hare coursing season. Near Altcar, Lancashire, England. 2000s 2002 HOMER SYKES
RM2T92MYY–Hare Coursing UK. Geoff Fuller a spectator at the Waterloo Cup, leans on a walking stick carved with the head of a greyhound holding a hare in its mouth, made by fellow enthusiast Paul Wayman. Near Altcar, Lancashire. England 2002 2000s HOMER SYKES
RM2T92N22–Hare Coursing UK 2000s. Stephen Little independant Rails Bookmaker taking bets on the coursing event. He wears his trademark real fur Musquash coat at the Waterloo Cup. He is with Bookies Clerk. His Bentley car in rear of image. Near Altcar, Lancashire England UK 2002 2000s HOMER SYKES
RM2T92N0P–Single handed Hare Coursing for Hare and Rabbit. 2000s UK. John Armstrong holding a culled caught Common Brown Hare from the North East Lurcher Club a guest of The Old English and Colonial Lurcher Club hunting in Lincolnshire on an extremely cold and blustery February day. Barbara Tyer wraps up to keep the wind and rain out. 2000s UK England HOMER SYKES
RM2T92N1N–Hare Coursing 2002 UK. The Waterloo Cup, a three-day event has been run near Altcar since 1836. Fashionably dressed man in Bowler hat and cape, wearing plus fours wit not so well turned out wife carrying her shooting stick. Lancashire, England. 2002 HOMER SYKES
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