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Shire Horses, Devon

Shire horses have been used in farming since the 18th century, but the development of agricultural machinery was bad news for the breed. By the 1960's numbers had fallen from over a million to just a few thousand. John and Jules visit a farm supporting their revival.

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Britain's Heritage HeroesEpisode 13

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