Selby Abbey Finishes Eight Century Build in Yorks
A London message from October 26 notes Selby Abbey near York is now complete after eight centuries of growth. The church, surviving the Henry VIII dissolutions, dates its present form to 1200 with a Gothic choir added later. The abbey’s abbey buildings faced two major disasters, including a 1690 collapse damaging the central tower.
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Amelia
Selby
London
York
Beverley
Selby Abbey
Durham
St. Mary's
Tennant Creek race ends with unusual dye splash
In a local event near Tennant Creek, women contestants navigated a diversion where one winner used a dye trick to stain a bottle brown. The outcome left spectators amused as the event concluded with prizes including two gallons of beer.
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Tennant Creek
Lee
Notable boxing bout and era ending career tale
An article recounts a brutal 70 minute boxing match with Gally and Gregeon, detailing Gully's dramatic victory, his collapse, and vow never to box again while rising to prominence as a promoter. It also notes tides along the Pacific end of the Panama Canal being six times higher than at the Atlantic end.
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Sponge
Pearce
Gregon
Gregeon
Gally
Gully
Pacific
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Boxing's faded greats and a rogue's gallery of promoters
The article recalls legendary pugilists and the dangers of punchdrunk careers. It discusses Hartling Nelson as a former heavyweight icon, Nesom’s wealth and folly, and the eccentric career of John Gully who declined the English title in 1808. It notes struggles with finances and rehabilitation efforts, hinting at a broader industry critique of matchmaking and athlete welfare.
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Nesom
John Gully
England
Bath
Jobo
Chich
Pearce
Gally
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