Each block introduces a different area of the site, giving a brief description of its contents.
The whole block serves as a link. Clicking anywhere within a block takes you to the associated area.
If you find anything not working properly on this website, please send details to furnacehot@gmail.com so it can be corrected.
HOMEPAGE
The Homepage welcomes readers to the site. The site's origins, current status and aims are explained. The left panel
summarises how the site is evolving, highlighting recent additions and glimpses of what's to come. The right panel has a "Quick Links"
'pop-out' menu, saving time and effort for those who already know their way around.
UPDATES
The "Updates" page has links to recently updated areas, with descriptions of what's changed. If you haven't visited for a while,
there's a list of all the earlier site updates in chronological order, but without links or full descriptions.
NOTICEBOARD
A page is for announcements and requests, from the webmaster and also from readers. If you have a wrestling-related
announcement or a request for help/information, send it in for inclusion here.
WRESTLERS' PHOTO GALLERIES
The "raison d’ętre" of this site - THE WRESTLERS, plus others involved in organising and running the sport.
Posed and action photographs of British professional wrestlers, some of them original photographs from wrestlers' own
family albums.
Supplementary information from magazine articles, and one or two stories from the wrestlers themselves.
BIOGRAPHIES
More detailed than the "Photo Galleries" section, featuring some of the great characters of British professional wrestling.
Read the life stories of Joe D'Orazio & Frank Rimer (wrestlers, referees, MCs and more), "The Voice of
Wrestling" Kent Walton, 1951 British Empire champion Vic Coleman and globetrotting Yorkshireman Sam Betts a.k.a Dwight J.
Ingleburgh.
"THE WRESTLING FRATERNITY"
What's happening now in the classic British "Wrestling Fraternity"?
Did you know that your favourite wrestlers from "World of Sport" (and even earlier) hold regular reunions, and that members
of the general public are welcome at the reunion at Wayne Bridges' pub in Kent every August?
The organisers of all the reunions would like to hear from, and to invite, current and retired wrestlers. You can find their contact details here, plus
the locations and dates of the reunions.
In this section, you'll also find photos of previous reunions, and a "Where Are They Now?" feature.
FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions):
The site receives many emails, with generally encouraging comments and feedback.
Lots of messages are unique, but many queries can be grouped into just eight categories. To save time
and repetition, this section is a basic summary of the most common questions and answers.
However, please don't let this discourage feedback!
ARTICLES
Selected magazine articles, giving contemporary analysis of the 'Golden Age of Wrestling'.
Miscellaneous photograph collections, wrestling posters and 'cigarette' cards.
A major feature on 'Bodybuilder Wrestlers'.
Cartoon humour.
EVENTS
Photographs and reports from wrestling events.
Hurst Show, Nottingham Goose Fair, Wrestling Booths.
Royal Albert Hall "spectaculars".
Photo sequences and reports from televised bouts.
Spectators' ringside photos.
WRESTLING in the MEDIA
Wrestling movies.
Television shows featuring wrestling.
Stage plays.
Magazine articles.
Newspaper reports.
THE FORMALITIES
RULES: The "Admiral Lord Mountevans" rules.
HOLDS: A pictorial guide to permitted holds in British Professional Wrestling.
WEIGHTS: The British weight classes.
SOURCES
The internet's best classic Professional Wrestling sites.
Recommended books about Professional Wrestling.
Classic wrestling clips discovered on "YouTube" and similar sites
READERS
Send your feedback to the webmaster.
Join the mailing list to receive notification of site updates.
Make contact with other wrestling enthusiasts.
Swop queries and requests.