YORK 1754

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This is a silver racing badge for which the subscribers were offered admittance for 100 years to the new John Carr Stand.

This stand was built in 1754; two hundred and fifty shares were issued at 5 guineas each admitting the holder to the stand for 100 years. This was the period of the lease of the ground granted to the Race Committee by the Corporation. Alderman John Carr was the architect. The building was completed for the summer meeting 1755.

The stand still exists today at York racecourse however the second tier has been lost and this stand now forms the main part of the champagne bar. The stand is shown in very clear detail on the front of the badge. The badge belonged to John White; his name is very clear upon the badge itself. The badge is numbered on the rear (62).

With only ever 250 of these silver badges ever issued this is an extremely rare item. A similar badge is currently on display at the York Art Museum in the Whistleblower and Stubbs exhibition.

With grateful thanks to Stephen McCurrie for the details shown above.

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