Founded by John Fleming and A. F. "Peggy" Bettinson. First president Hugh Cecil Lowther, Fifth Earl of Lonsdale. It became the home of modern glove boxing, with bouts taking place in silence, after dinner. In the 1920s Boxing found a mass audience and the days of this gentleman's boxing club were numbered. In October 1928 they were forced to allow the public in to the club. In 1929 they moved out of King Street and then used at least 4 other venues until WW2 at which point the club folded.
The image, by Phil May, shows the club in 1897. MissSamPerrin is an excellent source for this subject, with interesting images.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
National Sporting Club
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National Sporting Club
This building was once known as the National Sporting Club, March 1891 - Octo...
Other Subjects
1 memorial
Alec Clifton-Taylor
Architectural historian, author & broadcaster. He lived in Kensington most of his life and was President of the Kensington Society from 1978 until his death.
1 memorial
Wimbledon Village Association
From This is Local London: "A new Wimbledon Village Association had been a major contributor to the scheme and had held its first annual general meeting in October 1963." It's possible that over t...
1 memorial
Greenwich Society
The Greenwich Society aims to make Greenwich a better place for all who live and work here, to promote the town's heritage, to improve its amenities and to make it attractive to visitors.
4 memorials
The Red Flag
A socialist song, written by Jim Connell. (supposedly on a train journey between Charing Cross and New Cross). It is the anthem of the British Labour Party, and is usually sung at the end of their ...
Concept, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous
1 memorial
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Greenwich Station
SE10, Greenwich High Road, Greenwich Railway Station - ticket office
{Rectangular plaque:} Greenwich Station opened 24th December 1838. The eastern terminus of London's first railway. {Circular plaque, aro...
2 subjects commemorated
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
Born Seymour Place. Educated Harrow School. Twice Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Father of 13 children that survived infancy, including Claud John Hamilton. Died at home in Northern Ireland.
1 memorial
Greenwich roundels - St Vincent
SE10, King William Walk, Discover Greenwich (Royal Naval College, Pepys Building)
The roundels on the north, river-facing, frontage are occupied by, left to right: Anson, Drake, Cook, Howard, Blake, Benbow, Sandwich, Ro...
1 subject commemorated
RAF, RFC & RNAS
SW1, Victoria Embankment
A time capsule is buried beneath this monument. From Londonist: "The box, filled with first world war memorabilia, is fashioned from the...
7 subjects commemorated,
3 creators
Bearman's Department Store
E11, Leytonstone High Road, 829
Bearmans Department Store. On this site stood 'Bearmans of Leytonstone' department store - "The Store with the Personal Touch". Opened by...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator