THE WRESTLING FURNACE PICTURE GALLERY
Classic British Professional Wrestling
NOTICEBOARD
26th January 2014: UPDATES
The site has finally been updated, after many months of 'inactivity'. There were many technical problems in 2013, with the site exceeding its data transfer allocation every month and effectively closing down. Everything has now been moved to a different provider, so this should no longer happen. There was a lot of 'behind the scenes' work involved in moving the site, and many frustrations. All of this has coincided with a change in my work location, so now I don't have as much time as before to devote to the website. However, I'm still hoping to improve on the frequency of updates.
26th February 2012: NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
Please note that, with immediate effect, this site now has a new email address of furnacehot@gmail.com.
Please ignore any remaining references to the old AOL address.
26th February 2012: HARRY GEOGHEGAN
The Wrestling Fraternity was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of legendary referee Harry Geoghegan. His grandson Russ Geoghegan recalls that Harry used to entertain him with stories of Jackie Pallo, Joe D'Orazio, Mick McManus etc. Harry died peacefully at the grand old age of 91. His funeral took place on Thursday 9th February 2012 at Chichester Crematorium. Old friends may contact: Lydia Geoghegan, 3 Locksash Close, West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex.
23rd April 2011: WRESTLING ON TV
See the Television page for news about how the "Men & Movies" channel, with its daily airings of "World of Sport" wrestling is now part of the standard Sky Television package (Channel 189 - updated 2nd July 2012).
30th January 2011: VIC STEWART
Eddie Rose and Ian McGregor have announced, via the Wrestling Heritage forum, the sad news that Vic Stewart died over the
Christmas holiday period.
Eddie paid this tribute: "Usually billed from Salford, Vic was a great favourite as a solo wrestler for
many years, then with son Peter as a tag team. Vic had many TV appearances and wrestled everyone of note from light- heavyweight up.
A very good ring technician, handsome and good humoured. One of the old school!"
Our condolences to Vic's family and friends.
See the Vic & Peter Stewart tribute page. (added 6th Feb)
See also the Wrestling Heritage website for much
more detail on Vic's career.
28th January 2011: [UPDATED NEWS] SEPTEMBER 2010 REUNION ON TV
A BBC film crew attended the September 2010 Leeds reunion. The results of their filming will be shown on the programme
"Inside Out" in the north of England. The BBC Look North/Inside Out channel on Sky is 976. John White sent in some reunion photos,
including the film crew in action. His son Ian White can be seen reading the Look North news weekly at 3pm/8pm and 10:30pm
after the National News. The Inside Out wrestling programme is now due to air at 7.30 pm on Monday 7th February 2011*,
however, they have been known to change things at the last minute.
* previously stated as 31st January.
12th January 2011: SAD NEWS
The death of the great Paul Lincoln (Doctor Death), from cancer and Parkinson's disease, has been announced.
Our sincere condolences go to his family. Many thanks, Paul, from The Wrestling Fraternity for your outstanding contribution
to British wrestling.
See the Wrestling Heritage website for much more
about Paul Lincoln's life and career, funeral details, and a forum where readers can add their memories and condolences.
Wrestling Furnace Doctor Death gallery updated 14th January 2011.
9th January 2011: HAPPY NEW YEAR
I'd like to wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year 2011.
The first additions to the site this year include many newly-scanned photographs. I'll do my best to continue scanning throughout the coming year.
Chris
21st November 2010: WRESTLERS' HELP NEEDED FOR SITCOM PILOT PRODUCTION
(From a reader's email).
Hi there. I was wondering if you could possibly help me? I am from Cheeky Boy Film Ltd, which is currently working on a
sitcom/pilot about British professional wrestling. My project is to try and find wrestlers (present/retired) or wrestling clubs
to aid us in getting these shots to look authentic enough for the viewer's eye. As it stands I don't have enough stuff to get
this possible sitcom looking like it should. Thankfully for me the shooting has been held back due to some of the cast being held up
with filming the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. But I'm still having to rush about to find memorabilia. The kind of stuff I'm
needing is old photos, posters, framed wrestling kits, newspaper clippings and I'm also trying to get hold of
trophies and belts if possible. Also being available to chat if we are struggling on getting that wrestling feel to the whole thing.
We basically need their experience which is above ours. Hope you can help. Kind Regards.
Emma Roddis. emmaroddis@yahoo.co.uk
27th November 2010: RIP GORDON ALLEN (PEDRO THE GYPSY)
A much loved wrestler and great entertainer Gordon Allen (Pedro The Gypsy) died last night. Condolences to Jean and family
21st November 2010: TRACING A BBC DRAMA FEATURING ADRIAN STREET
(From a reader's email).
Hello. I came across your website and wondered if you could help me. I'm working on a film to be shown in art galleries
being made by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller and it's about Adrian Street. I'm trying to locate a copy of a BBC drama that
Adrian appeared in from the early 1970's which was called 'A Drink out of the Bottle' - it was part of a series called 'Sporting
Scenes' and was written by Brian Glover. The BBC copy has been wiped and I'm trying to find out if any fans of wrestling might have
an old VHS copy. Can you help at all, or do you know any fellow wrestling fans who might have this? Thanks a lot. Best regards,
Sam Dwyer. sam.dwyer@virgin.net
(Webmaster's note: this email address doesn't seem to be working. If any readers can help with this request, please email Chris at furnacehot@gmail.com.
Sam: please get back in touch with a current address)
27th June 2010: WRESTLING BOOK - LAST FEW COPIES AVAILABLE
Eddie Rose's book "Send in the Clowns" has been added to the books section. Now out of
print, the last few copies of this book are still available from the author - so be quick!
26th January 2014: SALE OF BRITISH WRESTLING MAGAZINES & WRESTLING BOOTS
British Wrestling Magazines for sale
Copies of The Wrestler Magazine @ £8.00 each plus p&p
Copies of Ringsport Magazine @ £2.50 each plus p&p
Wrestling Boots for Sale
Two pairs new & unused Wrestling Boots (Size 9, Leather, Pro Style Calf Length)
One pair plain black.
One pair black with white trim.
Price £65.00/pair (plus p&p) - half original price
For full list, contact Tony Maitland in Crawley, Sussex on tony.maitland@btinternet.com
2nd July 2012: NEW WRESTLING PROMOTION
This email arrived from Sean Tofield, son of Roger Tofield 
(featured on this site).
I've just set up a wrestling promotion in Milton Keynes; the main aim being to try and bring back the traditional British free style wrestling that
we all loved.
We have excellent training facilities, including a ring.
I would be very interested to hear from former or current wrestlers and promoters with their views, ideas, stories or possible input of any form.
Sean Tofield.
Email: tofield2@aol.com
Tel: 07853 256754
30th July 2011: JOE ZARANOFF
I have been contacted by the son of Joe Zaranoff. He had only recently been told by his mother who his father was. I am
fairly certain that Joe is now dead. However, the son would like to know where he is buried. I am sure there would be one of your
readers who would know where Joe is or where he is buried.
Maybe you know my web site of wrestling photos by HG Stevens from that Golden Era?
Regards
Joe Heavener. gracechurchstreet29@hotmail.com
Webmaster's note: Joe's website is at http://jcfheavener.ifp3.com/site/#/page/home/ where he has top quality photographs for sale.
23rd January 2011: WRESTLING MASK
Does anyone know where I could purchase, ideally, a black Kendo Nagasaki wrestling mask?
Regards
Brian. dartmoorlodger@btinternet.com
24th December 2010: SCRUBBER DALY
For some time now I have been trying to track down Scrubber Daly. He was my favourite wrestler when I was a child and I went
to watch him on several occasions. I see that he has recently attended a reunion and his picture is on your website. I am looking for
someone with his contact details (email address). Very best wishes- I hope you can help.
Paul Evans. atlasexpo@hotmail.com
7th December 2010: PABLO THE GYPSY
I would like any information about Pablo the Gypsy. Was he the same as Pedro the Gypsy who recently passed away? Also
interested in any photos and particularly video footage. I recall seeing him on WoS but he hasn't turned up on YouTube or the
Wrestling Channel that I know of.
joe5013@yahoo.com
10th May 2010: THE UNDERCARD FIGHTERS
Bruce Malory would like to contact any wrestlers from the Golden Era of British Wrestling (roughly 1950 - 1985), particularly
those who did NOT achieve star billing. Please email bruce.malory@virgin.net or tel: 0208 350 5796. I would like to hear the story of those
men who were not able to make big careers because of daytime jobs, weight considerations, etc.
Bruce Malory. bruce.malory@virgin.net