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Watson (Boxer), 1 Sep. 1851 -1 Sep. 1851, Warwickshire

Event Type

Cultural Performance

Event Details

Venue Type: Unknown
Location: Water Orton
County: Warwickshire
Type: Cultural Performance

Date

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Date notes
Monday

Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Boxing Match Watson (Boxer) Watson (Boxer) Opponent: Tom Lane Boxing Match

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) September 7, 1851: 6:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Exhibition (boxing)
    • Performers Listed: “Tom Lane”; “Watson” or “Jem-Cross’s Nigger”
    • Days & Times: “Monday last”
    • Venue Name: “Water Orton”
  • Era (London) August 31, 1851: 5:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Cultural Performance
    • Performers Listed: “Tom Lane and Nigger Watson”
    • Days & Times: “To-morrow” (rescheduled from “Tuesday next”)
    • Venue Name: “Birmingham”
    • Program Info: a boxing match between the above-named fighters
    • Other: description/review