| Title: | 1971F2800 Ceramic Jug |
|---|---|
| Description: |
1971F2800 Ceramic jug, 1817 This jug commemorates a boxing match that took place on 12th July, 1817. The fight was between Sam Scott, a fly boatman from the Black Country and Granby, a prize fighter from Birmingham. Although bare knuckle boxing fights were illegal at this time, a large crowd came to see this 'local derby' at Billesley Common, Moseley, Birmingham. |
| Keywords: |
19th Century, Social history, Birmingham Museums Trust/Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Ceramics, Birmingham history, Sport/ Boxing, Social history/ Recreation & Leisure |
| Usage Rights: | Creative Commons 0 - Public Domain. Optional attribution: Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust, licensed under CC0 |
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