In 1961 I went to Ilford Baths to watch wrestling, it was independent changing to joint promotions a year later. I also began going to the Dale Martin promotions at the Barking Assembly Hall wrestling wrestling was also held at the nearby Dagenham Roundhouse, I believe Paul Lincoln was the promoter.
before the 1960s were over wrestling had ceased to take place at all of these venues.
I have often wondered if England winning the World Cup took people away from wrestling and took them away from the TV on a Saturday afternoon to go to watch football.
Anyone with no pre knowledge viewing this page would have accepted that the main sporting event of the day was Terry Jowett fighting Adrian Street