End of an era as Hickstead’s famous Irish bank is removed

It is the “end of an era” as the famous Irish bank at Hickstead has been removed after 60 years as a permanent fixture.

The All England Jumping Course revealed today (1 April) that the small bank – not to be confused with the Derby bank on the other side of the arena – has been “carefully removed after a period of consultation”. There was some confusion as the announcement was made on April Fools’ Day but Hickstead confirmed to H&H that it has gone.

“It’s the end of an era as...