Benny Lynch, The Little King of the Gorbals
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Thursday 16th Aug 2018 - Tuesday 30th Jun 2020
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- Age
- Adult
- Venue
Benny Lynch was the people’s champion. Coming from the slums of the Gorbals to being Scotland’s first boxing world champion by the age of 22, Benny’s rise was meteoric. He won the Scottish, European and World championship in 1935 and defended his title no less than three times. But his story was tinged with tragedy after alcoholism and declining health cost him his career and his life. He died at the young age of 33 in 1946.
The People’s Palace is hosting a community display which gathers together never seen before objects from Benny Lynch’s life and career, including his gloves, trophies, contract and personal items.
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is located to the right hand side of the building.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.
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By train
The museum is a 15 minute walk from Argyle Street, Bellgrove and High Street train stations.
Subway
The nearest subway station is St Enoch.
By bus
First Bus services 18, 64 and 263 stop on London Road, with services 2, 40, 60, 61, 240 and 255 stop on Gallowgate. All these services are within a couple of minutes walk to the People's Palace.