Last living Black Beauty honoured with commemorative plaque

The last living Black Beauty has been recognised with a commemorative plaque in honour of the place he holds in the hearts of the public.

Billy, 29, was one of the five horses who played the lead role in the 1994 adaptation of Anna Sewell’s classic novel.

Since then, he has starred in a Guinness commercial, many music videos and has now retired to the countryside.

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Article written by: Lucy Elder