Who was 'King of Sheffield' Big Willy Collins?
A huge battle is ongoing over an extravagant memorial for the King of Sheffield Big Willy Collins - but who was the bare-knuckle boxer?
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Scottish Government's track record of monumental public spending failures is built on ego and ambition – John McLellan
It’s easy to scoff at the magnificent Italian marble monument to bad taste that is the grave of Willy “The King” Collins in a Sheffield cemetery.
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Big Willy Collins' widow accuses council of RACISM over his 22-ft high, £200,000 headstone
Speaking to MailOnline, Big Willy Collins widow Kathleen said that there would be a war between her and the council if she is forced to make adjustments to Willys 10ft tall memorial in Sheffield.
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Britain's 'biggest' headstone honouring a father of nine could be torn down by Sheffield council
A £200,000 white marble headstone built for traveller and father-of-nine Big Willy Collins could be torn down by Sheffield Council, as it was erected without permission.
Source: dailymail.co.uk