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          Exhibitions for 2008: 'Lester the Legend' and  'Racing Colours'

                   SUMMER FÊTE IN THE MUSEUM'S GARDEN

                              SATURDAY 12TH JULY 2008

                        Details of Fete in the News Section.

                   Bid for signed Godolphin Jacket and signed Ipswich Town football!

 

The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey who committed suicide, which features the pistol he used to take his life; and the colourful jackets of 'Prince Monolulu', the 1950's tipster.