The monument of a lion at the tomb of Tom Cribb, bare-knuckle boxing champion, in St Mary's Garden, Woolwich

Date:
18 Oct 2011
Location:
St Mary's Garden, Greenlaw Street, Woolwich, Greenwich, Greater London Authority
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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Greenlaw Street, Woolwich, Greenwich, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/1280
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

Tom Cribb (1781-1848) was a champion bare-knuckle boxer, and later a coal merchant and publican. He was landlord of the Union Arms on Panton Street from 1825 until 1834; the pub has borne his name since 1960. This photograph was published on page 19 of 'Played in London' by Simon Inglis.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played in London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

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© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Tomb, Animals