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horses killed and injured in the terrorist bombing at Hyde Park

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horses killed and injured in the terrorist bombing at Hyde Park

Seven horses were killed by the bomb or as an act of mercy shortly after. One, , was critically injured but survived to become a celebrity.  The have another photo and an extremely sad story of the soldier who was riding Sefton that day and also survived but was not destined to live a happy life.

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horses killed and injured in the terrorist bombing at Hyde Park

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Hyde Park bomb - the horses

{Plaque on the south end:} This trough was donated to the City of London in 1...

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