Dante Festival horseracing
“Known as Knavesmire, the three-day festival on York Racecourse has become a favourite among riders and spectators since its inception in 1731.” —DTB
History of the York Racecourse here (no mention of Dante, though)
Sighting Citation:
“Dante Festival horseracing.” Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante’s Works in Contemporary Culture. Elizabeth Coggeshall and Arielle Saiber, eds. July 17, 2019. https://www.dantetoday.org/sightings/dante-festival-horseracing/.
Posted July 17, 2019