Author: Sarah Elizabeth Cox

“Murdered in a thieves’ kitchen” – Finding Alexander Hayes Munroe

Feb 16—2021

Alec Munroe, Boxing, Ching Ghook, Ching Hook, Hezekiah Moscow

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Lads on tour! Introducing Jack Wannop’s New Cross High Hat Brigade

Jan 13—2021

Boxing, Dick Leary, George Brown, Jack Wannop, New Cross Boxing Club, Tom Thompson, Walter Armstrong, Wrestling

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A short interval between rounds

Dec 8—2020

Jack Wannop

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The Fighting Wannop Boys

Oct 20—2020

Jack Wannop, Uncategorized

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The Catch Wrestling Collier, John Willie Price

Jul 24—2020

Wrestling

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Searching for Clever Dick Leary and George Brown, the New Cross Hercules

Jul 14—2020

1888, 1889, Boxing, Dick Leary, George Brown, Jack Wannop, New Cross Boxing Club, New Cross Hall, Wrestling

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“Here we find the courageous Cumbrian trying conclusions with half a pint of bitter” [Finding Wannop’s Gymnasium – Part II]

Apr 29—2020

Boxing, Jack Wannop, Wannop’s Gymnasium, Wrestling

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“I’m Not So Black As I Am Painted” – The Violent Life of Jack Davenport (Part II)

Mar 23—2020

Boxing, Jack Davenport

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“I’m Not So Black As I Am Painted” – The Violent Life of Jack Davenport (Part I)

Mar 19—2020

1888, 1889, Boxing, Jack Davenport

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“DUCKS HAVE PARROT DISEASE!” A diversion…

Dec 12—2019

Uncategorized

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