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Mr E Marshall
Remembers.....
“I remember seeing The
Blue Rockers Dance Band
and the Great Levant
(Magician) among many
other shows during the
Forties.”
The “Blue Rockers” Dance Orchestra as
remembered by Mr. E. Marshall in 1945.
Courtesy: Colin Wheeler
Colin Wheeler
Remembers......
“Both (Wrestling and
Boxing) were presented
on the stage of the
Palace Theatre by a
local builder, Mr
Sergeant.
On one occasion he
brought to Redditch a
champion boxer of the
day called Jock McAvoy During the “lean”
and it was arranged that periods Professional
a local boxer called Ted Wrestling was popular
Carroll should take part at the Palace as
in an exhibition bout typified by these
with McAvoy.” pictures.
1940s
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