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Jem Mace blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Jem Mace 1831-1910 Referred to as the Father of Modern Boxing, Jem Mace became World Heavyweight Champion in 1870 and subsequently became landlord of the White Swan from which Swan Lane takes its name. Recorded plaque organisation: Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust.

From the Open Plaques record 4918

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