Just outside Ramsgate, this substantial house belonged to Jackie Pallo. Known as 'Mr TV', Jackie was a former wrestling star, even crowned Middleweight Champion in 1969. His arrogance and cockiness in the ring, coupled with his gold boots, striped shorts and wild hair catapulted his popularity. One high profile bout in the sixties had a larger TV audience than The FA Cup Final that same year. Two fires sadly caused devastation to the house, the first in 2018. I had a look around whilst out with my camera, a snoop around the back rooms. Signs of flamboyance still remain, bright pink curtains and a shiny white grand piano, tipped over and suspended between two floors.(no-one was hurt during the fires)
Just outside Ramsgate, this substantial house belonged to Jackie Pallo. Known as 'Mr TV', Jackie was a former wrestling star, even crowned Middleweight Champion in 1969. His arrogance and cockiness in the ring, coupled with his gold boots, striped shorts and wild hair catapulted his popularity. One high profile bout in the sixties had a larger TV audience than The FA Cup Final that same year. Two fires sadly caused devastation to the house, the first in 2018. I had a look around whilst out with my camera, a snoop around the back rooms. Signs of flamboyance still remain, bright pink curtains and a shiny white grand piano, tipped over and suspended between two floors.(no-one was hurt during the fires)