A close-up of the 3rd and 19th fences of the Grand National at Aintree, Liverpool on March 21st, 1985. – Vintage Photograph

Description

This press photograph shows a close-up of the 3rd and 19th fences of the Grand National, which will take place at Aintree, Liverpool on Saturday March 30th 1985. The 3rd fence is known as Becher’s Brook, which is a 6’6” ditch, while the 19th fence is known as The Chair, which is a 15′ drop. Both of these fences are considered to be the most challenging and fearsome of the Grand National course.This press photograph shows a close-up of the 3rd and 19th fences of the Grand National, which will take place at Aintree, Liverpool on Saturday March 30th 1985. The 3rd fence is known as Becher’s Brook, which is a 6’6” ditch, while the 19th fence is known as The Chair, which is a 15′ drop. Both of these fences are considered to be the most challenging and fearsome of the Grand National course.

Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.2 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04732856

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OCR computer generated text:

3rd & 19 th Casualties/ fallers 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 94454 15ft 6ft ditch Becher’s Brook (6&22) The Chair (15) Casualties/ fallers 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Casualties/ fallers 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 53955 9 5ft 6 ins natural brook 5 ft 10 ins Sighting board 1 1072 5ft 2 ins 6ft ditch

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PAG 213616-2 Ng-O LIVERPOOL 21.3.85PA:GRAND NATIONAL. The three most fearsome fences.Graphic close-up of the 3 and 19th, Becher’s Brook and the Chair. The Grand National takes place at Aintree, Liverpool on Saturday March 30th 1985.PRESS ASSOCIATION GRAPHICS 986 Z