Sayers Collection

Tom Sayers, champion of England, and his battles

Sayers V Heenan 1860
English champion Tom Sayers fights the American challenger for the belt. Unresolved, the fight is stopped by the police

The Great Fight for the Championship

The last bare-knuckle fight, Farnborough, Hampshire, 17th April 1860 (1951). Contest between the English David, Tom Sayers, and the American Goliath, Heenan

Rev. B. G. Sayers, 1881. Creator: T. B. Latchmore
Rev. B. G. Sayers, 1881.Additional title: Studio portrait of Reverend B. G. Sayers pointing to an open page in Bible

Goldie Sayers Javelin Commonwealth Games City Of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England 29 July 2002 Date: 29 July 2002

Katherine Sayers Womens Javelin Womens Javelin Athens, Greece 25 August 2004 Date: 25 August 2004

Matthew Fisher & Joe Sayers Yorkshire Vikings County Cricket Yorkshire V Leicestershire Yb40 North Marine Road, Scarborough, Scarborough, England 09 June 2013 Date: 09 June 2013

Sayers and Heenan at the Alhambra (engraving)
2772993 Sayers and Heenan at the Alhambra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sayers and Heenan at the Alhambra)

The Bust of Tom Sayers; a Self-portrait, c. 1913-15 (oil on canvas)
1272507 The Bust of Tom Sayers; a Self-portrait, c.1913-15 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 61x50.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Tom Sayers, boxer

Sayers and Heenan, 17 April 1860 (engraving)
983260 Sayers and Heenan, 17 April 1860 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sayers and Heenan, 17 April 1860)

Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this symbol of wider prosperity in Wirral will feel the pinch. 27th July 1984

The Mask, May 21, 1783. Creator: James Sayers
The Mask, May 21, 1783

A Puff Off, ca. 1782. Creator: James Sayers
A Puff Off, ca. 1782

Razors Levee, or Ye Heads of a New Wig Ad[ministration] on a Broad Bottom, April 21, 1783

The Atlas of the Landed Interest, February 18, 1784. Creator: James Sayers
The Atlas of the Landed Interest, February 18, 1784

Frontispiece to the 2nd Edition of Lord St[anhop]es Observations on Mr. Pitts Plan of Finance, May 29, 1786

Castle Point SS7 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Castle Point SS7 3

Carlo Khans triumphal entry into Leadenhall Street, 1783. Artist: James Sayers
Carlo Khans triumphal entry into Leadenhall Street, 1783. An Indian potentate sitting astride an elephant with human face and trunk. This is a satire on Charles James Foxs India Bill

The Atlas of the Landed Interest, 1784. Thomas Powys, MP for Northamptonshire, carries a large bale representing the interests of the landowners

John Scott (1751-1838), 1st Earl of Eldon, Lord high Chancellor of Great Britain, 19th century

Golfer about to tee off at a tournament, 1902. Among the other competitors watching is Tom Morris (second from left)

An opinion on boxing, 1860. The father of the house, warming his rump at the fire, cannot understand why anyone would wish to read about the sport of prize fighting

View Ooty r. d sic Dr Sayers Willoughby Wallace
View in Ooty from a r.d. sic near Dr. Sayers; Willoughby Wallace Hooper (English, 1837 - 1912); Ooty, India, Asia; 1873; Albumen silver print

TOM SAYERS (1826-1865). English pugilist. View of the interior of Sayers home in Newmarket, England. Engraving, American, 1860

Maces challenge to Heenan & Sayers. Date c1882 May 25. Maces challenge to Heenan & Sayers. Date c1882 May 25

Yankee Doodle on His Muscle. Or the way the Benicia Boy astonished the English Men. John C. Heenan (1835-1873) and Thomas Sayers (1826-1865) Date: ca. 1860

Nat Langham, Boxer
Langham (1820 - 1871) entered boxings hall of fame by defeating Tom Sayers in 1853. He was the only man to ever do so

Sayers Gets the Belt
Tom " Little Wonder" Sayers and John " Benicia Boy" Heenan both receive belts after their epic 37 round contest ended in a draw

Sayers and Heenan boxing
Tom Sayers squares up to John Heenan in the most celebrated prize fight of the nineteenth century. It eventually concluded as a draw

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"Sayers: The Legendary Champion of England and His Epic Battles" Step into the ring of history as we delve into the captivating world of "Sayers. " Tom Sayers, a true icon in the realm of boxing, etched his name in glory as he fought his way to become the undisputed champion of England. One historic event that stands out is "The Great Fight for the Championship" between Sayers and Heenan on April 17th, 1860. This monumental clash took place in Farnborough, Hampshire and marked the last bare-knuckle fight of its time. The intensity was palpable as these two warriors left it all on the line. Intriguingly enough, this remarkable encounter has been immortalized through various mediums such as engravings like "Sayers and Heenan at the Alhambra, " capturing their fierce determination frozen in time. Beyond Tom Sayers' legacy lies a lineage bearing his name with pride. Goldie Sayers, Katherine Sayers, Matthew Fisher & Joe they have each made their mark in different fields while carrying forward this illustrious surname. Even art couldn't resist being captivated by Tom's presence; "The Bust of Tom Sayers; a Self-portrait" showcases an oil-on-canvas masterpiece from c. 1913-15 that portrays him with striking realism. As we reflect upon James Sayer's intriguing creation titled "The Mask, " dating back to May 21st, 1783 - we can't help but draw parallels to how boxers don masks before stepping into battle - concealing emotions beneath unwavering determination. Tom Sayer's journey embodies resilience, strength, and passion for what one believes in. From humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated boxer who pushed boundaries within his sport – he remains an inspiration for generations to come. So let us remember those iconic words engraved forever.