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was the nearby village of Exning that was one of the
major settlements in this area during Anglo-Saxon and
Medieval times. |
After Britain was hit by the plague during the 14th,
15th & 16th Centuries, the population of Exning
decided to leave their homes to contain the disease
and build a new settlement nearby and so 'New'market
was born.
Newmarket
Local History Society
King
James I
was the first to discover that the flat land in the
area was ideal for galloping horses, and the tradition
was carried on by many following English Monarchs...<
more >
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Horse
Racing since 1622
Horse Masters since 5000BC |
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Ever
wanted to be "up on the Heath" at the break of day,
watching the horses taking their yawning jockeys for an
early morning gallop...?
Well,
just so you don't have to, we at www.newmarket.org.uk
have done it for you. Simply follow the links and
come with us on a pictorial journey to the misty Newmarket
Heath...
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