4k, 60fps, colorized (1913) The death of Emily Davison: Epsom Derby 1913
Also known as The Suffragette Derby, was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on 4 June 1913. The race was overshadowed by the death of suffragette Emily Davison, who was killed when she ran out in front of King George V s horse, Anmer. The horse struck Davison as she tried to grab the horse s reins, the injuries she received proved fatal as she died 4 days later. The race was attended by an estimated 500, 000 people, including the King and Queen. Music: Brahms, Opus 51.
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