Time Team - S19E04: The First King of Racing - Newmarket, Suffolk
Tony and the Team visit Newmarket, the birthplace of horseracing, in search of the earliest archaeological traces of the sport of kings. They dig in the heart of the historic town, in search of the remains of King Charles II's racing stables - arguably the world's first stables dedicated to racing. Bone specialist Jackie McKinley talks about horse skeletons with Christopher Garibaldi at the National Horseracing Museum.
Cast: Tony Robinson, Phil Harding, John Gater, Stewart Ainsworth, Mick Aston, Raksha Dave
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Time Team S19E04 Synopsis
Time Team "The First King of Racing - Newmarket, Suffolk" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2012-02-12, this episode is part of Season 19 of Time Team. Featuring performances from Tony Robinson, Phil Harding, John Gater among the cast. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Mystery series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Tony and the Team visit Newmarket, the birthplace of horseracing, in search of the earliest archaeological traces of the sport of kings. They dig in the heart of the historic town, in search of the remains of King Charles II's racing stables - arguab...
