When turkeys were walked to London for Christmas

Learn about the fascinating history of turkey droving in England, where turkeys walked from Norfolk and Suffolk farms to London for Christmas dinners. This tradition, involving thousands of birds and skilled drovers, was a key part of the holiday season before modern transportation and refrigeration. Discover how one family, the Peeles, preserved the Norfolk Black turkey breed and played a crucial role in the history of turkey farming in East Anglia.