Vintage document about racing at Lingfield Park from 1939, mentioning Rolls Royce Shades and F.A. Laker as owner

A historical document dated 1939 referencing racing at Lingfield Park and mentioning F.A. Laker as the owner of 'Rolls Royce Shades,' providing early documentation of the Laker family name. This appears to be from before Sir Freddie Laker's aviation career, showing potential family connections to horse racing.

document Lingfield Park F.A. Laker 1939 horse racing historical record 1930s family history

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