1956 Press Photo Night Tie Meeting of the South Berkshire Race in Pajamas

Night Tie Meeting of the South Berkshire. Men wore nightshirts and women nylon nighties, when they took part in midnight race, organised by the South Berkshire Hunt for Charity. Most of the riders wore the thick underpants beneath their night apparel. The races were held at Greenlands Farm, Berkshire, home of Mr. Charles Venable, on Saturday. Photo Shows: Mr. Ian Lomax and his wife take ropes in their stride after Mrs. Lomax win the ladies race at the Night Meeting at the South Berkshire Hunt on Saturday.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 7-7-1956.

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