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In the 1950's
there was a gym above this establishment which was frequented by boxers such
as Sugar Ray Robinson and Jack Doyle.
Some Selected Reports from The Windsor
and Eton Express
5th February 1842
Pigeon Shooting
A fat hog was to have been shot for at
Burnham on Tuesday last, but although there was a tolerable muster the
entries did not fill. The parties present, however, made up several
sweepstakes, the first of which was won by Mr.Morley; the second was divided
between Messrs. Duckett and T.Howard; the third was won by
Mr.Duckett; and the fourth was divided between Messrs. Bishop and
Simpson.
Last week a sparrow match was shot at the same place between Messrs.J.Howard,
H.Agar, and W.Williams, the former winning, after shooting a
tie with Mr.Williams.
The Star Pigeon Club met on Thursday in the Brocas, when a snuff box, given
by Mr.Dash, of the Star and Garter, was contended for, free of entry,
to members - nine birds each. Twelve shot for the prize, which was won by
Mr.J.Howard, who killed all his birds. A sweepstakes (seven entries)
succeeded, which was won by Mr.Winyard, and one , at two birds each,
was won by Mr.Hill. Mr.Duckett also shot two matches with
Mr.Hill and won them. At the conclusion of the day's sport the parties dined
together at the Star and Garter. |
