Christopher Prior
1842 - 1917
1842 - 1917
Born at Chilton, Berkshire, Christopher won the 1867 Chester Cup on Beeswing.
Born at Chilton, Berkshire, Christopher won the 1867 Chester Cup on Beeswing.
As an apprentice, he weighed just 3 stone 9 pounds.
As an apprentice, he weighed just 3 stone 9 pounds.
He died in a workhouse infirmary at Epsom and was buried on March 29, 1917. His age was given as 76.
He died in a workhouse infirmary at Epsom and was buried on March 29, 1917. His age was given as 76.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond