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Betty the WW1 Pony
Photo: Graham Taylor
Photo: Graham Taylor
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Item #: 29624
Item #: 29624
More on Keiths post about the letter to Lord Kitchener. Here is the famous Betty from Haigh with one of the children mounted.
Comment by: Veronica on 10th August 2017 at 15:08
It's true stories such as this that the film'Warhorse ' was made. I loved the film!
Comment by: Keith on 10th August 2017 at 17:58
Absolutely brilliant work Graham - I never imagined when I stumbled across this letter that it could be developed in the way you've managed it. Thank you.
Comment by: irene roberts on 10th August 2017 at 18:23
Oh, she was lovely!
Comment by: Maureen on 10th August 2017 at 19:45
She's just beautiful.
Comment by: Elizabeth on 11th August 2017 at 10:12
I remember hearing this story when working at the History Shop(now Museum of Wigan Life)
Comment by: ALAN WINK on 11th August 2017 at 15:38
So i also agree it is absolutely a truly magical event, but i would just to know ,the army did not take her ???????
Please if you or anyone know tell us i'm in suspense.
Comment by: Alan wink on 11th August 2017 at 15:40
I just read the next letter in which all is revealed i cannot express how i feel ,,fabulous ......
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