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NWI4852574: World map of Claudius Ptolemaeus (Claude Ptolemee, 90-168 ap JC), Greek astronomer and astrologer (in red), contrasted with the real positions of cities and countries (in black). Representation of the flat earth without the North and South poles and without the American continent. Colouring engraving of the 19th century. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4852600: Jun 06, 1953 - Finish Of The Famous” Ladies' Derby” At Boisfort The Winner Loses His Shoes: Photo shows. The finish of the famous Ladies' Derby at Boisfot Belgium-during the weekend as the winner” Le Gavalier” nears the winning post. “Le Cavalier” - finished the race-minus his shoes-which were later picked up from the grass. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4852637: Jun. 06, 1953 - First day of the epsom summer meeting.. Start of the Rosebery handicap.. Photo shows: - The Gaily decorated grandstand can be seen in background - as the field starts for the Rosebery Memorial Handicap - at the opening of the summer meeting at Epsom this afternoon. The race was won by Bewitcher ridden W. Snaith. / Bridgeman Images