The rise, fall and rise of horse racing in chelmsford. full circle, paperback/david dunford

Once the Chelmsford Races, held on Galleywood Common, were the most eagerly anticipated event in the Essex social calendar.

They had something for everyone: the aristocracy could flaunt their wealth and power, the working classes enjoyed a rare day off and crooks and conmen fleeced the unwary.

Publisher: ESSEX HUNDRED PUBLICATIONS Author(s): David Dunford Illustration(s): 57 Black and white and colour Number of pages: 136 Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 215 x 150 x 14 Cover type: Paperback / softback.