Author: John F Sinnott
Release Date: 14th August 2013
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-908098- 76-4
Many books have been written about British boxers who went on to achieve national and international honours; men such as ‘Peerless’ Jim Driscoll, Ted ‘Kid’ Lewis, Len Harvey, Henry Cooper, Alan Minter and Barry McGuigan and rightly so. Books that focus exclusively on the growth and popularity of boxing in the provincial towns around Britain are rare. This book hopefully gives the reader a vivid insight into the world of boxing as it developed in the adjacent Merseyside towns of Widnes and Runcorn between 1900 and 1960.
An superb piece of accademic research from an author who really knows his subject. Precise sporting profiles and social history in a local context.
For me it was a family history realisation, my Great Uncle being the star of the book – the amazing Tom Burns of Widnes – former English Light Weight boxing Champion recorded by John F Sinnott fight after fight in 3D realism.
Can u drop me a e -mail when this is released and where I can get it from please.
Hi Christine
We just wanted to let you know that we are currently revising this book and are looking to go to print in October. We have asked the author to contact you when the printed books arrive.
Kind regards
Hi. Has this been revised and released?
Hi Paul
This title is now back in stock and I have private messaged you regards obtaining a copy if you wanted one.
Excellent and we’ll written book, very informative, our dad, the late Bert Chambers, is in this book, it was a plea sure to learn about the true gents of thinking era.
Pat and Jane Chambers, Also all of Berts family
Hello please can you tell me where I can buy the book call two – fisted gentlemen a history of widnes and Runcorn boxing by John f sinnot. Iam trying to buy it for my father for father day. He is 86 now and he loves looking aback in time, specially history of widnes. Hope you can help me? Thank you for your time and service. Your sincely j.m.follon.
If this book is still available, please advise from where i can purchase a copy.
hi is this available please
Please note that this title is available so if you would like to purchase a copy please do send us a message on our contact page.
Hi Frank
Thanks for your comment. Yes we do have copies available direct form the author. I will pass on your email details to the author.