• THE WELSH HERCULES: SNAPSHOTS OF A STRONGMAN'S LIFE  by S Blockley & DJ Thacker
  • THE WELSH HERCULES: SNAPSHOTS OF A STRONGMAN'S LIFE  by S Blockley & DJ Thacker
  • THE WELSH HERCULES: SNAPSHOTS OF A STRONGMAN'S LIFE  by S Blockley & DJ Thacker

THE WELSH HERCULES: SNAPSHOTS OF A STRONGMAN'S LIFE by S Blockley & DJ Thacker

133 x 203mm, 200 pages, Black & white printing, Perfect bound, Softcover, 2022

Jack Lemm was a household name in Wales between the wars, famed as a boxer and the Strongest Man in Wales, a Music Hall act and a Fairground sensation. But behind the scenes he fought a different fight - against the disapproval of his father.

THE WELSH HERCULES tells the story of Jack, from his humble beginnings on Swansea Docks through to becoming a renowned boxing coach and fairground star. It takes him through two World Wars, as a survivor of the Battle of Jutland and the Swansea Blitz, and introduces a whole new world of showmen, acrobats and colourful characters.

But at its heart, Jack's story is one of family - of the challenges met, the hearts won and the enduring romance of a Showman and his wife.

Published by

S Blockley & DJ Thacker

Regular price £9.99