In 1958 Ted Beresford brought his brand of Wrestling To Grantham and had a long run at The Old Barracks. The wrestling took place in the Drill Hall behind this magnificent Frontage. He was already promoting at Nottingham , Lincoln , Halifax , Bradford and Huddersfield. His way in was old friend W. Mallinson , the Guildhall Keeper and Mayor's Officer who was Organiser and Publicity agent.
On the left the very first show and below the debut match we believe for Alan Dennison.
As early as 1960 it was a TV venue.
Over the years Championship Contests too.
And finally after almost a decade this is when it all finished.
The style of the billing often gave all the wrestlers parity with each other. Not so much the bill on the left but several of those above.
Grantham was the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher.
Wonder if se ever went to the wrestling. I have a feeling that she was already in London during this time.
Did Billy beat the Outlaw that day. Well yes but it was on a DQ.
I will find some more Grantham Highlights , some early matches before this and some Independents.
1980's though and a new venue for Joint Promotions. Still going strong in Grantham.