Skip to main content
Thumbnail for Johnny King maternal uncle of the donor who was a professional boxer for many years and boxed on many occasions at Belle Vue. He is the son of Henry King (see 1498/1). The Lonsdale belt Johnny King is wearing was won by him to keep, by defending his world bantam-weight title successfully three times; and was displayed in the Public House, 'The Cheshire Cheese', he either managed or owned in Manchester.

Johnny King maternal uncle of the donor who was a professional boxer for many years and boxed on many occasions at Belle Vue. He is the son of Henry King (see 1498/1). The Lonsdale belt Johnny King is wearing was won by him to keep, by defending his world bantam-weight title successfully three times; and was displayed in the Public House, 'The Cheshire Cheese', he either managed or owned in Manchester.

n.d.
Archives
Negative Sheet Number 1/M17/25
Title:
Johnny King maternal uncle of the donor who was a professional boxer for many years and boxed on many occasions at Belle Vue. He is the son of Henry King (see 1498/1). The Lonsdale belt Johnny King is wearing was won by him to keep, by defending his world bantam-weight title successfully three times; and was displayed in the Public House, 'The Cheshire Cheese', he either managed or owned in Manchester.
Date of work:
n.d.
Reference number:
GB124.DPA/1498/2
Level of description:
Access restrictions:
UnrestrictedYou can make an appointment to view this item at Manchester Central Library. See URL field for booking form.
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
Record types:
Greater Manchester County Record Office
Language:
English
Record number:
7495512
View my active saved list
0 items in my active saved list