Rediscovering the wrestlers and boxers of Late-Victorian London

By Sarah Elizabeth Cox

Category: Wrestling

“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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“Wannop walked on his head in a most extraordinary manner”

Sep 23—2019

1889, Jack Carkeek, Jack Wannop, New Cross Hall, Wrestling

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“Without doubt Jack is the most popular man in New Cross”

Aug 29—2019

1889, George Godfrey, George Steadman, Jack Wannop, Jem Mace, New Cross Boxing Club, New Cross Hall, New Cross House, Wrestling

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WANNOP IS A WHIRLWIND: A drunk boxing ring fire and a mid-match escape

Jul 24—2019

1888, America, Boxing, Wrestling

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Back in New Cross – George Steadman v George Brown for England’s heavyweight wrestling championship

Jul 5—2019

George Brown, George Steadman, Jack Wannop, New Cross Hall, Uncategorized, Wrestling

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