Lambourn has been associated with horse racing since the 19th Century. Many training yards have established themselves in Lambourn and the Lambourn Valley have provided employment to many people. Here are some pictures form our archives relating to horse racing in times gone by.
My grandfather Robert Toby Benson helped in the training of the Derby winner Felstead.
My Ancestors were Thomas Dawson and Fred Bates ,Harry Dawson Bates,all Racehorse Trainers