William Thompson and The Forest Tavern blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Forest Tavern. This former public house (circa 1830) is strongly associated with the world famous boxer William Thompson - Bendigo of Nottingham (1811 -1880) Recorded plaque organisation: Bendigo Heritage Project.

William Thompson, known as Bendigo of Nottingham, was a renowned bare-knuckle prize fighter in the early 19th century; he is remembered for his undefeated fighting record and his matches were highly publicized, contributing significantly to the popularity of boxing.