#harryholt — Public Fediverse posts

17Sept1838 The London-Birmingham Railway is fully opened. The train from Euston Station at 8am would arrive in Birmingham at 1:45pm, the Birmingham-Liverpool connection would get you to Liverpool by 6:30pm, irreversibly changing how spectators travelled to & from fights

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

17Sept1838 The London-Birmingham Railway is fully opened. The train from Euston Station at 8am would arrive in Birmingham at 1:45pm, the Birmingham-Liverpool connection would get you to Liverpool by 6:30pm, irreversibly changing how spectators travelled to & from fights

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

17Sept1838 The London-Birmingham Railway is fully opened. The train from Euston Station at 8am would arrive in Birmingham at 1:45pm, the Birmingham-Liverpool connection would get you to Liverpool by 6:30pm, irreversibly changing how spectators travelled to & from fights

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

17Sept1838 The London-Birmingham Railway is fully opened. The train from Euston Station at 8am would arrive in Birmingham at 1:45pm, the Birmingham-Liverpool connection would get you to Liverpool by 6:30pm, irreversibly changing how spectators travelled to & from fights

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

17Sept1838 The London-Birmingham Railway is fully opened. The train from Euston Station at 8am would arrive in Birmingham at 1:45pm, the Birmingham-Liverpool connection would get you to Liverpool by 6:30pm, irreversibly changing how spectators travelled to & from fights

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

16Sept1843 Dick Curtis the ‘Pet of the Fancy’ & ‘Champion of the Light Weighs’ died at 1 Little Surrey St, Blackfriars Rd aged 41yrs, buried in St George’s Churchyard Southwark. Born 1802 Curtis fought 15x in the London Prize Ring 13win1loss1draw & 1forfeit.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

16Sept1843 Dick Curtis the ‘Pet of the Fancy’ & ‘Champion of the Light Weighs’ died at 1 Little Surrey St, Blackfriars Rd aged 41yrs, buried in St George’s Churchyard Southwark. Born 1802 Curtis fought 15x in the London Prize Ring 13win1loss1draw & 1forfeit.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

16Sept1843 Dick Curtis the ‘Pet of the Fancy’ & ‘Champion of the Light Weighs’ died at 1 Little Surrey St, Blackfriars Rd aged 41yrs, buried in St George’s Churchyard Southwark. Born 1802 Curtis fought 15x in the London Prize Ring 13win1loss1draw & 1forfeit.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

16Sept1843 Dick Curtis the ‘Pet of the Fancy’ & ‘Champion of the Light Weighs’ died at 1 Little Surrey St, Blackfriars Rd aged 41yrs, buried in St George’s Churchyard Southwark. Born 1802 Curtis fought 15x in the London Prize Ring 13win1loss1draw & 1forfeit.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

16Sept1843 Dick Curtis the ‘Pet of the Fancy’ & ‘Champion of the Light Weighs’ died at 1 Little Surrey St, Blackfriars Rd aged 41yrs, buried in St George’s Churchyard Southwark. Born 1802 Curtis fought 15x in the London Prize Ring 13win1loss1draw & 1forfeit.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

14Sept1828 The Weekly Dispatch publishes a letter telling publicans including Harry Holt to never allow, ‘..John Scroggins to consume more than 1 quart of gin, rum, or brandy—nor more than 30 glasses of liquor called grog (at the same time) By order of the Commander-in-Chief’

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

14Sept1828 The Weekly Dispatch publishes a letter telling publicans including Harry Holt to never allow, ‘..John Scroggins to consume more than 1 quart of gin, rum, or brandy—nor more than 30 glasses of liquor called grog (at the same time) By order of the Commander-in-Chief’

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

14Sept1828 The Weekly Dispatch publishes a letter telling publicans including Harry Holt to never allow, ‘..John Scroggins to consume more than 1 quart of gin, rum, or brandy—nor more than 30 glasses of liquor called grog (at the same time) By order of the Commander-in-Chief’

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

14Sept1828 The Weekly Dispatch publishes a letter telling publicans including Harry Holt to never allow, ‘..John Scroggins to consume more than 1 quart of gin, rum, or brandy—nor more than 30 glasses of liquor called grog (at the same time) By order of the Commander-in-Chief’

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

14Sept1828 The Weekly Dispatch publishes a letter telling publicans including Harry Holt to never allow, ‘..John Scroggins to consume more than 1 quart of gin, rum, or brandy—nor more than 30 glasses of liquor called grog (at the same time) By order of the Commander-in-Chief’

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

13Sept1824 Rough Robin #Manchester defeats Jack Manning #Birmingham in 30rds & 45min in front of 5K people at Delph 4mi north of Oldham (Manchester). Robin Seconded by Sampson, Manning by Harry Holt. After his win Holt invites Robin to #London to train him.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

13Sept1824 Rough Robin #Manchester defeats Jack Manning #Birmingham in 30rds & 45min in front of 5K people at Delph 4mi north of Oldham (Manchester). Robin Seconded by Sampson, Manning by Harry Holt. After his win Holt invites Robin to #London to train him.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

13Sept1824 Rough Robin #Manchester defeats Jack Manning #Birmingham in 30rds & 45min in front of 5K people at Delph 4mi north of Oldham (Manchester). Robin Seconded by Sampson, Manning by Harry Holt. After his win Holt invites Robin to #London to train him.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

13Sept1824 Rough Robin #Manchester defeats Jack Manning #Birmingham in 30rds & 45min in front of 5K people at Delph 4mi north of Oldham (Manchester). Robin Seconded by Sampson, Manning by Harry Holt. After his win Holt invites Robin to #London to train him.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

13Sept1824 Rough Robin #Manchester defeats Jack Manning #Birmingham in 30rds & 45min in front of 5K people at Delph 4mi north of Oldham (Manchester). Robin Seconded by Sampson, Manning by Harry Holt. After his win Holt invites Robin to #London to train him.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The fight between Randall & Martin in Sept 1821 was immortalised in a publication titled, ‘Real Life In London, or, The rambles & adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq, & his cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall…’ apparently written by ‘An Amateur’ later attributed to Pierce Egan or someone unknown copying his style.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The fight between Randall & Martin in Sept 1821 was immortalised in a publication titled, ‘Real Life In London, or, The rambles & adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq, & his cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall…’ apparently written by ‘An Amateur’ later attributed to Pierce Egan or someone unknown copying his style.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The fight between Randall & Martin in Sept 1821 was immortalised in a publication titled, ‘Real Life In London, or, The rambles & adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq, & his cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall…’ apparently written by ‘An Amateur’ later attributed to Pierce Egan or someone unknown copying his style.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The fight between Randall & Martin in Sept 1821 was immortalised in a publication titled, ‘Real Life In London, or, The rambles & adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq, & his cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall…’ apparently written by ‘An Amateur’ later attributed to Pierce Egan or someone unknown copying his style.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

The fight between Randall & Martin in Sept 1821 was immortalised in a publication titled, ‘Real Life In London, or, The rambles & adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq, & his cousin, the Hon. Tom Dashall…’ apparently written by ‘An Amateur’ later attributed to Pierce Egan or someone unknown copying his style.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Jack Randall (1794-1828) the ‘Nonpareil’(no match or equal) was undefeated in 16x Prizefights but being a middle weight was ineligible for a Championship Title. Randall defeated Holt in May 1817 at Coombe-Warren before they became sparring partners for many years

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Jack Randall (1794-1828) the ‘Nonpareil’(no match or equal) was undefeated in 16x Prizefights but being a middle weight was ineligible for a Championship Title. Randall defeated Holt in May 1817 at Coombe-Warren before they became sparring partners for many years

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Jack Randall (1794-1828) the ‘Nonpareil’(no match or equal) was undefeated in 16x Prizefights but being a middle weight was ineligible for a Championship Title. Randall defeated Holt in May 1817 at Coombe-Warren before they became sparring partners for many years

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Jack Randall (1794-1828) the ‘Nonpareil’(no match or equal) was undefeated in 16x Prizefights but being a middle weight was ineligible for a Championship Title. Randall defeated Holt in May 1817 at Coombe-Warren before they became sparring partners for many years

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Jack Randall (1794-1828) the ‘Nonpareil’(no match or equal) was undefeated in 16x Prizefights but being a middle weight was ineligible for a Championship Title. Randall defeated Holt in May 1817 at Coombe-Warren before they became sparring partners for many years

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

11Sept1821 Jack Randall defeats Jack Martin knocking him out after 7min10sec at Crawley Downs. Randall was Seconded by Harry Holt & Paddington Jones, Martin by Tom Spring & John Thurtell. (300guineas aside)

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

11Sept1821 Jack Randall defeats Jack Martin knocking him out after 7min10sec at Crawley Downs. Randall was Seconded by Harry Holt & Paddington Jones, Martin by Tom Spring & John Thurtell. (300guineas aside)

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

11Sept1821 Jack Randall defeats Jack Martin knocking him out after 7min10sec at Crawley Downs. Randall was Seconded by Harry Holt & Paddington Jones, Martin by Tom Spring & John Thurtell. (300guineas aside)

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

11Sept1821 Jack Randall defeats Jack Martin knocking him out after 7min10sec at Crawley Downs. Randall was Seconded by Harry Holt & Paddington Jones, Martin by Tom Spring & John Thurtell. (300guineas aside)

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

11Sept1821 Jack Randall defeats Jack Martin knocking him out after 7min10sec at Crawley Downs. Randall was Seconded by Harry Holt & Paddington Jones, Martin by Tom Spring & John Thurtell. (300guineas aside)

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

10Sept1822 Josh Hudson defeats Barlow in 6rds & 6min at St Albans after Tom Belcher stopped the fight & conceded for Barlow who had been knocked senseless. In the same Ring Jem Ward Defeated Burke (Jr) in 7min. Ward Seconded by Harry Holt, Burke by Tom Oliver.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

10Sept1822 Josh Hudson defeats Barlow in 6rds & 6min at St Albans after Tom Belcher stopped the fight & conceded for Barlow who had been knocked senseless. In the same Ring Jem Ward Defeated Burke (Jr) in 7min. Ward Seconded by Harry Holt, Burke by Tom Oliver.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

10Sept1822 Josh Hudson defeats Barlow in 6rds & 6min at St Albans after Tom Belcher stopped the fight & conceded for Barlow who had been knocked senseless. In the same Ring Jem Ward Defeated Burke (Jr) in 7min. Ward Seconded by Harry Holt, Burke by Tom Oliver.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

10Sept1822 Josh Hudson defeats Barlow in 6rds & 6min at St Albans after Tom Belcher stopped the fight & conceded for Barlow who had been knocked senseless. In the same Ring Jem Ward Defeated Burke (Jr) in 7min. Ward Seconded by Harry Holt, Burke by Tom Oliver.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

10Sept1822 Josh Hudson defeats Barlow in 6rds & 6min at St Albans after Tom Belcher stopped the fight & conceded for Barlow who had been knocked senseless. In the same Ring Jem Ward Defeated Burke (Jr) in 7min. Ward Seconded by Harry Holt, Burke by Tom Oliver.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Harry Holt trained Jack Hannan for a month prior his fight against Johnny Walker in April 1839 choosing the Bald Faced Stag at #Finchley as their headquarters. Well known pedestrian Bob Fuller assisted Holt in training Hannan which may account for his ability to last almost 4hrs in the Ring.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Harry Holt trained Jack Hannan for a month prior his fight against Johnny Walker in April 1839 choosing the Bald Faced Stag at #Finchley as their headquarters. Well known pedestrian Bob Fuller assisted Holt in training Hannan which may account for his ability to last almost 4hrs in the Ring.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Harry Holt trained Jack Hannan for a month prior his fight against Johnny Walker in April 1839 choosing the Bald Faced Stag at #Finchley as their headquarters. Well known pedestrian Bob Fuller assisted Holt in training Hannan which may account for his ability to last almost 4hrs in the Ring.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Harry Holt trained Jack Hannan for a month prior his fight against Johnny Walker in April 1839 choosing the Bald Faced Stag at #Finchley as their headquarters. Well known pedestrian Bob Fuller assisted Holt in training Hannan which may account for his ability to last almost 4hrs in the Ring.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

Harry Holt trained Jack Hannan for a month prior his fight against Johnny Walker in April 1839 choosing the Bald Faced Stag at #Finchley as their headquarters. Well known pedestrian Bob Fuller assisted Holt in training Hannan which may account for his ability to last almost 4hrs in the Ring.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

One of the longest #Bareknuckle fights to ever take place in the London #PrizeRing was between Jack Hannan & Johnny Walker on #Chesterford Common near #Littlebury, #Essex on 2April1839. Hannan (Seconded by Harry Holt) defeated Walker (Seconded by Dick Curtis) in 3hr48min.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

One of the longest #Bareknuckle fights to ever take place in the London #PrizeRing was between Jack Hannan & Johnny Walker on #Chesterford Common near #Littlebury, #Essex on 2April1839. Hannan (Seconded by Harry Holt) defeated Walker (Seconded by Dick Curtis) in 3hr48min.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

One of the longest #Bareknuckle fights to ever take place in the London #PrizeRing was between Jack Hannan & Johnny Walker on #Chesterford Common near #Littlebury, #Essex on 2April1839. Hannan (Seconded by Harry Holt) defeated Walker (Seconded by Dick Curtis) in 3hr48min.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

One of the longest #Bareknuckle fights to ever take place in the London #PrizeRing was between Jack Hannan & Johnny Walker on #Chesterford Common near #Littlebury, #Essex on 2April1839. Hannan (Seconded by Harry Holt) defeated Walker (Seconded by Dick Curtis) in 3hr48min.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History

One of the longest #Bareknuckle fights to ever take place in the London #PrizeRing was between Jack Hannan & Johnny Walker on #Chesterford Common near #Littlebury, #Essex on 2April1839. Hannan (Seconded by Harry Holt) defeated Walker (Seconded by Dick Curtis) in 3hr48min.

#HarryHolt #Holt #Genealogy #Bareknuckle #Boxing #Pugilist #Regency #Georgian #C18th #C19th #History