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FEDERATION OF WORKING MEN'S SOCIAL CLUBS 1895 - ANNUAL GYMNASTIC AND BOXING PROGRAMME

FEDERATION OF WORKING MEN

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Official programme for the Eighth Annual Gymnastic and Boxing Competition, held by the Federation of Working Men's Social Clubs on March 27th & 29th, 1895 at the Oxford Hall, Victoria Park Square (London). Events included boxing (different weight divisions), parallel bars, vaulting horse. singlesticks and an Indian Club display.

Single folded sheet. 20 x 13cm. Some light marks and closed tears to edges. "With the Secretary's Compliments" written to top of front cover. Good condition.

Date
1895

£110.00 (Code: 62838)

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