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A young Leslie Steele betting at Beverley in the 60s
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Lords of the ring
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Lords of the ring
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Welcome to Lords of the Ring, a community to remember and discuss all the old time characters who worked the betting rings of England - pls send photos
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Joined May 2020
- This is how we remember the betting ring and the characters
00:00 - Incredible footage from 1996! Here’s a challenge: Based on the interviews, can anyone identify who is still alive today? If so, where are they now, and what are they up to?
00:00 - Alan Bennett passed away in the early hours this morning .’the only man to have bet on every UK racecourse’. RIP Alan.
- Who can you spot here? The great days of the betting ring with real characters and proper bookies
00:00 - Sorry to have to report that after a simply unbelievable & wonderful life Leslie R Steele has finally declared at the amazing age of 101. God bless you Leslie. A true Lord of the Ring xx
- Brian Mitchell who passed away on Christmas Day - pictured here with his grandson and wife - RIP
- Amazing pic sent in from our friends over in Ireland - Spike Murphy,Curley,and Berkie Browne from Listowel
- Kevin Routledge, passed away Wednesday 25th June at 2.27pm after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was a very good brick layer and also a very good layer on the Racecourses commencing in 1978. He was very well liked and respected by many. RIP
- RIP to Northern Layer Pat Ryan who has sadly passed away this afternoon. A lovely man who was never afraid to lay a bet
