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Home / 1916 View of the Olympia Cinema, Ogmore Vale showing Billy Wells World title fight.
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Along the street to the north on the left was the Olympia Cinema, built in 1914. This image dates from when “Bombardier” Billy Wells fought Dick Smith for the second time on 21st February 1916 for the World heavyweight title.

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19/02/2019

Item uploaded: 06/06/2019

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OWNER: Ogmore Valley Local History Society

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