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horses killed and injured in the terrorist bombing at Hyde Park

Categories: Animals, Tragedy

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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Bernard N. Mills

Bernard N. Mills

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Person, Animals, Theatre

1 memorial
Jim

Jim

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1 memorial
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

From their website: "The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health an...

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1 memorial
Band of Mercy

Band of Mercy

Locally led organisations aimed at teaching young people about kindness to animals. They also worked to prevent cruelty to animals. Founded by Catherine Smithies as a furtherance of the temperance ...

Group, Community / Clubs, Animals

1 memorial