Quite a few years ago now I wrote a seven part Manchester Series.
Of late I have been able to find a few more pieces of history.
I have some new bills but alas , at the moment the galleries are out of action as far as adding to them goes.
Manchester fans will be aware that every year Kings Hall wrestling stopped for the circus and it was quite late starting up again. Picking up on opening night in 1955 I have the bill , and the promoter as always , since wartime was Dick and Jessie Rogers. I don't think Bartelli ever worked for Rogers , maybe just too busy with Wryton , or was it rivalry. Why would Wryton move into the Free Trade Hall that night and go head to head. Who had the best show.
Crucially Belle Vue slightly cleaper.
Looking for any references to my uncle.. Stan Furness (the bearded Giant) from Manchester who wrestled in the 1950s and early 60s Thanks Peter Behan.