Brian Johnston visits
Middleham in the heart of Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, this year celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Coronation of Richard III who once lived at Middleham Castle. Sometimes known as ' the Newmarket of the north ', the training of race horses still plays a major part in village life.
Producer SARAH PITT
BBC Bristol
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