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Celebrating the achievements of Bendigo, the legendary 19th century boxer. Guided Tour - The Bendigo Story
Nottingham, England
Joined December 2015
Our guided tour is now scheduled for the first Sunday in the month. Get in touch if you want to arrange a private booking and we will be pleased to accommodate you. THE BENDIGO STORY Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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Learn about the incredible life of William 'Bendigo' Thomson, Nottingham's first sporting superstar in a walking tour of the City Centre
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62 years ago today, Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) defeated Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world at 22 years old š Today, it was announced that Ali's gift of inscribed boxing gloves to President Barack Obama, will now be put on display at the Obama
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We are thrilled to bring our Bendigo Gallery back to @SobarNottm on Friar Lane in Nottingham. It's free to visit during their opening hours. 20% of all donations (via our website) made during this event will go to the Double Impact charity.
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What a few days for sport in Nottingham. Forest win at FenerbahƧe and Leigh Wood faces his adversary from Leeds. Why not keep the celebration going and join us with our presentation on Nottingham's first sporting superstar. #NFFC #WoodWarrington2
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Join us at the historic Green's Windmill to see and hear a presentation on 19th century boxing pioneer ' Bendigo of Nottingham'.
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Want to learn about Bendigo in the comfort of the room at Green's Windmill Science Centre? Bendigo - Celebrating Nottingham's Boxing Pioneer Date: Fri 20th Feb ⢠1300 https://t.co/HUFYiS0A7h?
#BoxingHistory
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Join us at the historic Green's Windmill to see and hear a presentation on 19th century boxing pioneer ' Bendigo of Nottingham'.
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Join us on Friday 20th Feb at the historic Green's Windmill for our presentation on 19th century boxing pioneer 'Bendigo of Nottingham'.#VisitNotts
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Join us at the historic Green's Windmill to see and hear a presentation on 19th century boxing pioneer ' Bendigo of Nottingham'.
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@LDNBOXHISTORY @bendigonotts This is Tomās gravestone which is in Highgate cemetery, had a Massive Turnout: Estimates suggest over 100,000 people lined the streets, with the procession stretching for miles from Camden to Highgate Cemetery.
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Unable to join us on the tour? 𫤠Next week is our first talk of 2026, to a community group in Nottingham. š Maybe your organisation deserves to be entertained by The Bendigo Story in the comfort of a meeting room of your choice and time?š¤Bookings: š§ bendigofund@gmail.com
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Nottingham has many sporting characters to celebrate. Why not join us to learn about the first, boxing superstar Bendigo. The next tour is on Sunday 1st Feb. Our guided tour always gives a nod to Cloughie too. Book now via this link: https://t.co/GdufbSwMPf
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We can't wait to see Giant, the new film about Naseem Hamed's career and relationship with Brendan Ingle in Sheffield. Bendigo tried to develop boxing in Sheffield 140 years before Ingle, with less success though. Here's our feature https://t.co/W5W3I9z0g1
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Despite Bendigo improving the prize-fighting scene in Sheffield, it seems that 100 years on someone in Sheffield seemed to have a grudge.
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Ezra āThe Cannonā Taylor showing his support for us in March 2020. Taken after his first pro-fight against Latvian Jevgenijs Andrejevs at Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham. Now 13-0 he faces Willy Hutchinson on the #Mag7 before #ItaumaFranklin
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The litter situation on Bath Street Nottingham near to Bendigo's grave is a problem at the moment. We have reported it. Reference number is FS-Case-774354674. How about a litter-pick on Sunday 21st at 10am? Join us. We can provide equipment. Meet at the grave.
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āIāve had 17 stitches. I truly never believed anybody could do what he did to me. After the fight I had a couple of Cokes and then looked in the mirror. I said āGod Almighty!!ā I didnāt know fighters could look like this. That Marvin Hagler is an artist in there!!ā - Tony Sibson
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A dominant display š¤ @_franhennessy grabbed the WBC gold with a clinical performance š„ #ClarkeTKV | BBC Two | Vaillant Live, Derby
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What a warrior in @ee_engine He certainly doesnāt lack heart our Ekow. Rest up fellah. š
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Sober, newly sober or just sobercurious? Check out this latest blog from The Sober School: 2024 In Review: Our Alcohol-Free Highlights Of The Year
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It's time to take a look back at some of my client's alcohol-free highlights of 2024. Warning: this is seriously inspirational stuff!
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Hello! Iām raising Ā£500 to Support Stephen Crean who selflessly confronted the LNER train attackers and suffered knife wounds to his head, back and hands. Hereās my JustGiving page, if youād like to donate:
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Help Nicholas Dobney raise money to support a great cause
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ITV broadcasters Jim Watt, Reg Gutteridge and Gary Newbon are overlooked by British Champions Terry Marsh, Tony Sibson and Pat Cowdell in November 1986.
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āSuper interesting stroll with friendly guide. Most enjoyable meander around Nottingham hearing the fascinating story of William āBendigoā Thompson, prize-fighter in the mid 1800s, along with the social history of his times" NEXT TOUR Sunday ⢠1400 https://t.co/RjTeI86F5G
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Learn about the incredible life of William 'Bendigo' Thomson, Nottingham's first sporting superstar in a walking tour of the City Centre
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