Animal    From 1963  To 20/7/1982

horses killed and injured in the terrorist bombing at Hyde Park

Categories: Animals, Tragedy

Seven horses were killed by the bomb or as an act of mercy shortly after. One, Sefton, was critically injured but survived to become a celebrity.  The Daily Mail 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.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
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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National Council for Animal Welfare

National Council for Animal Welfare

One of a number of organisations active in the 1920s promoting animal welfare.

Group, Animals

1 memorial
Davey

Davey

'Special friend Davey', who, we are guessing, was a pet.

Animal, Animals

1 memorial
Speedie

Speedie

A tortoise with a comparatively short life.  We have to own, our picture does not actually show Speedie him/herself.

Animal, Animals

1 memorial
Hyde Park Barracks / Knightsbridge Barracks

Hyde Park Barracks / Knightsbridge Barracks

This site was first developed in 1795 for use by the Horse Guards. The barracks were designed by architect James Johnson and buildings were added up to 1803. (British History Online – 1st Barracks ...

Group, Animals, Armed Forces

2 memorials
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals

People's Dispensary for Sick Animals

Known as the PDSA, it was founded by Maria Dickin to provide free care for sick and injured animals of the poor. It operates throughout Great Britain in animal hospitals and practices, and is suppo...

Group, Animals, Medicine

2 memorials