GRAND NATIONAL From St Mary's Steeple The 1st English Grand National Steeplechase took place with 16 horses Monday 8th March 1830 to Silsoe obelisk, a distance of 4 1/4miles. Winner Captain McDowall on "The Wonder", time of 16 minutes 25 seconds. St Mary's CofE Church, Harlington by Harlington Heritage Trust Colour: blue Wikimedia: Flickr: [geolocate this address]
