Almanac
Jan 19, 2022
2 minutes
THOUGHTS FROM THE FIELD
Daniel Lambert was one of Leicester’s finest sons. Born in 1770, he had a varied career as a gaoler, bloodstock agent and breeder of otterhounds, greyhounds and fighting cocks. But he is best known for his role as a public exhibit.
In 1806, at 50st, Lambert was declared the
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