The History of the Grand National Telegraph Edition
CHAOS GRIPS AINTREE, horses falling one after another, the field thinned dramatically as the race unfolded. Against all odds, Tipperary Tim kept going ā¦ and at 100/1, he came home the winner. Only two horses completed the course. āFiction cannot compete with the cold facts of this latest celebration of burlesque steeplechasingā. An extraordinary 1928 Grand National āunbelievable, unforgettable.
Follow the story of the Grand National through a book of authentic Telegraph newspaper reports, curated from original coverage spanning nearly a century. This edition traces the race exactly as it was reported at the time, from its most chaotic renewals to its most celebrated champions.
Featuring:
ā The astonishing 1928 victory of 100/1 outsider Tipperary Tim, who survived one of the most chaotic races in history
ā Foinavonās famous 1967 win at the same remarkable odds after a dramatic pile-up at the 23rd fence
ā Red Rumās legendary dominance, including his record three Grand National victories in the 1970s
ā Human and equine drama across the decades, from Bob Championās emotional 1981 triumph with Aldaniti to Devon Lochās heartbreaking collapse just yards from victory in 1956
ā Modern history-making moments, including Rachael Blackmore becoming the first female jockey to win the race in 2021, and recent champions Tiger Roll and I Am Maximus
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a horse racing enthusiast, a sports historian, or someone who remembers it first-hand, this book is more than a gift ā it is a historical record of the Grand National, told through the words that first reported it.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, thereāll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 150+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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The History of the Grand National Telegraph Edition
CHAOS GRIPS AINTREE, horses falling one after another, the field thinned dramatically as the race unfolded. Against all odds, Tipperary Tim kept going ā¦ and at 100/1, he came home the winner. Only two horses completed the course. āFiction cannot compete with the cold facts of this latest celebration of burlesque steeplechasingā. An extraordinary 1928 Grand National āunbelievable, unforgettable.
Follow the story of the Grand National through a book of authentic Telegraph newspaper reports, curated from original coverage spanning nearly a century. This edition traces the race exactly as it was reported at the time, from its most chaotic renewals to its most celebrated champions.
Featuring:
ā The astonishing 1928 victory of 100/1 outsider Tipperary Tim, who survived one of the most chaotic races in history
ā Foinavonās famous 1967 win at the same remarkable odds after a dramatic pile-up at the 23rd fence
ā Red Rumās legendary dominance, including his record three Grand National victories in the 1970s
ā Human and equine drama across the decades, from Bob Championās emotional 1981 triumph with Aldaniti to Devon Lochās heartbreaking collapse just yards from victory in 1956
ā Modern history-making moments, including Rachael Blackmore becoming the first female jockey to win the race in 2021, and recent champions Tiger Roll and I Am Maximus
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a horse racing enthusiast, a sports historian, or someone who remembers it first-hand, this book is more than a gift ā it is a historical record of the Grand National, told through the words that first reported it.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, thereāll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 150+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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CHAOS GRIPS AINTREE, horses falling one after another, the field thinned dramatically as the race unfolded. Against all odds, Tipperary Tim kept going ā¦ and at 100/1, he came home the winner. Only two horses completed the course. āFiction cannot compete with the cold facts of this latest celebration of burlesque steeplechasingā. An extraordinary 1928 Grand National āunbelievable, unforgettable.
Follow the story of the Grand National through a book of authentic Telegraph newspaper reports, curated from original coverage spanning nearly a century. This edition traces the race exactly as it was reported at the time, from its most chaotic renewals to its most celebrated champions.
Featuring:
ā The astonishing 1928 victory of 100/1 outsider Tipperary Tim, who survived one of the most chaotic races in history
ā Foinavonās famous 1967 win at the same remarkable odds after a dramatic pile-up at the 23rd fence
ā Red Rumās legendary dominance, including his record three Grand National victories in the 1970s
ā Human and equine drama across the decades, from Bob Championās emotional 1981 triumph with Aldaniti to Devon Lochās heartbreaking collapse just yards from victory in 1956
ā Modern history-making moments, including Rachael Blackmore becoming the first female jockey to win the race in 2021, and recent champions Tiger Roll and I Am Maximus
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a horse racing enthusiast, a sports historian, or someone who remembers it first-hand, this book is more than a gift ā it is a historical record of the Grand National, told through the words that first reported it.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, thereāll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
----
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 150+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
