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An Anatomy of Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling

An illustrated dictionary of throws and holds as seen at county shows near the English-Scottish border.

 

A handmade concertina book made in collaboration with Caroline Penn.

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They stripped down to their drawers and flannel waistcoats exhibiting such studies for the painter and sculptor as are rarely seen elsewhere.

 

Charles Dickens,
February 6 1858

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