Think Devonshire wrestling is dead? Think again! A new project, The Devonshire Wrestling Society, is bringing back this once legendary sport. With proper rules, organization, and a revival of tradition, it aims to preserve a lost piece of English heritage. Would you watch (or even try) this traditional combat sport? 🤼💥 #BringItBack #DevonWrestling #RevivingTradition
In 1826, Devonshire wrestling champions earned prize money that outmatched a year’s wages for most workers. 🥇 First place: £50 (today’s equivalent of £6,500!)🥈 Second place: £40 (about £5,200 today)🥉 Even sixth place got £5 (around £650 in modern money). Side bets? Worth three years’ wages! 😲 Would you take a shin-kicking for that kind […]