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A traditional Nottinghamshire longbow maker has had almost his entire stock stolen in a theft he believes may have been planned by someone within the archery community.

Peter Bakewell has been handmaking bows for more than 50 years, creating some of the sport's most respected designs. He told the World at One "we're estimating there's about 拢10,000 worth gone".

Mr Bakewell added that all of the stolen items were catalogued, and that he's been "overwhelmed" with offers of help from around the world - so he's hopeful the bows will be spotted.

(Photo: Archer drawing traditional English longbow. Credit: Getty Images)