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Finding Sutfield Green
The third fight between Bendigo and Caunt was in 1845. Described as 'the most scandalous brawl in boxing history’ it is acknowledged as the fight that marked the beginning of…
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Go ‘Bendy’ Go
Go 'Bendy' Go - The Boy Who Liked To Box A new children's book about Bendigo has been published over in Australia. Go ‘Bendy’Go is based on the true story…
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Bendigo’s Backer – Joseph Whitaker
All fighters needed backers and Bendigo found his as a 19 year old in 1932. His name was Joseph Whitaker, a wealthy landowner and squire of Ramsdale House near Arnold,…
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Bendigo And Sheffield
It appears that some people connected to Sheffield did not respect Bendigo in the way most other followers of boxing do. Knock - Out Razor Blades Bendigo featured in a…
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Bendigo v Ben Caunt 1845
The much anticipated third and final bout between Bendigo and Ben Caunt took place on 29th September 1845. The location was in a field close to Sutfield Green, beyond Lillington…
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Our Supporters From The Start
The Bendigo Heritage Project is working across a number of areas to raise the awareness of the man who has so much to offer Nottingham and its heritage. We would…