The Ancient Royal Horse Stables in Newmarket | Time Team | Timeline

Tony Robinson and the team visit Newmarket, the birthplace of horseracing, in search of the earliest archaeological traces of the sport. They dig in the heart of the historic town, in search of the remains of Charles II s racing stables, arguably the world s first. With a thick layer of concrete lying over the site, it s not an easy task. Plus, there s a second area to explore: Charles II s 17th-century Newmarket palace. It s like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world s best history documentary service, at a huge discount using the code TIMELINE ---ᐳ http://bit.ly/3a7ambu You can find more from us on: https://www.facebook.com/timelineWH https://www.instagram.com/timelineWH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com