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Royal Ascot - Read about Ashforth's Curiosities of Horseracing at this iconic event

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Royal Ascot - Read about Ashforth's Curiosities of Horseracing at this iconic event
Crowds will be gathering at Ascot Races, a highlight of the racing calendar and a place that has seen many a sporting mishap, celebration and curiosity...
You can read all about them in Ashforth's Curiosities of Horseracing... from the theft of the Ascot Gold Cup in 1907, to the bizarre incident involving Ile De Chypre in 1988, and the regular appearances of the unmissable Gertrude Shilling and of Linda Lovelace in 1974.

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Special offer on horse racing books!

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Special offer on horse racing books!
Don't be pipped to the post... this is a limited time offer to buy two superb books.
Enjoy a well-researched history of the sport and a collection of curiosities that make it fascinating and unique.
To place the order call us on 01584 877456 and quote promo code: RACING DOUBLE to save £10.
Offer ends midnight 29/11/22

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The Byerley Turk

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The Byerley Turk
The Byerley Turk: The True Story of the First Thoroughbred

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Wildlife & Natural History Books

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Wildlife & Natural History Books
Our range of informative and entertaining books cover many aspects of the great outdoors, from walking and wildlife, to woodlands and wild flowers.

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