Simon Margetts

Simon Margetts is a historian, researcher, and an authority on the history of Cornish wrestling. Through decades of research, he has assembled an extensive archive of historical material and developed a deep understanding of the sport’s evolution, traditions, and cultural significance.

As Adviser to the Devonshire Wrestling Society, Simon provides expert guidance on historical accuracy, source interpretation, and archival research. His knowledge helps ensure that the Society’s reconstruction of Devonshire wrestling is firmly grounded in authentic historical evidence while making important sources more accessible to researchers and practitioners.