Created Date:
10 June 2014
Last Modified:
15 December 2023
Newmarket
Newmarket
A town about 67 miles north east of London and the centre of British horse racing, breeding and training. It was almost completely destroyed by a great fire in 1683. Only one building from before this date survives, having allegedly belonged to Nell Gwynne, mistress of King Charles II.
A town about 67 miles north east of London and the centre of British horse racing, breeding and training. It was almost completely destroyed by a great fire in 1683. Only one building from before this date survives, having allegedly belonged to Nell Gwynne, mistress of King Charles II.