Aintree—The Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool—Bird's Eye View 1908 map
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'The Mecca of Adventurous Riders: The Scene of the Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool, March 27—Bird's Eye View by Melton Prior'
Bird’s-Eye View for the 1908 Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool , by Melton Prior, published to illustrate the world’s most famous steeplechase at Aintree Racecourse. The panoramic view traces the entire course, clearly delineating the racing line, fences, and surrounding landmarks, and providing spectators with a comprehensive visual guide to the contest. The composition is framed by a series of vignette views depicting the most celebrated obstacles, including Beecher’s Brook, the Water Jump, and Valentine’s Brook, emphasising the hazards faced by horse and rider. Combining cartographic clarity with dramatic reportage, the print captures the scale, danger, and spectacle of the Grand National. The race was won by Rubio ridden by Henry Bletsoe.
Size 39 x 55 cm | 15.0 x 21.5 inches
Date Published: March 28th 1908
Type: Large antique newsprint panorama
Author: Prior, Melton
Publication: Illustrated London News
Condition: Good |
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