The King of Rome was a successful racing pigeon, winning a 1,001-mile race from Rome, Italy to Derby, England, in 1913. Bred and trained in England, it was owned by Charlie Hudson of Derby. It set a new long-distance record for a racing pigeon of England.
Since the late 20th century, The King of Rome has been the subject of a 1988 song and a 2010 children's book, both by Dave Sudbury. The song's best-known version was recorded by June Tabor, and it has also been covered by American and Canadian singers. In 2013 a radio play by Anthony Atkin and Allison Glossop was broadcast to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the pigeon's record-breaking flight.
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Address: Derby, United Kingdom
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