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Demon Drawer Started conversation Dec 21, 1999
Probably the most famous games of bowls was played at Plymouth by Sir Francis Drake before taking on the Spanish Armada. Legend says he had to complete the game before he went to war.
Bowls is misconcieved as an Old Mans' game whereas today more and more young people are taking part, and at the top level the competitors are by in large under 40. The old men are just able to be seen playing all day in the summer months.
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Ginger The Feisty Posted Dec 23, 1999
Did you know the world's oldest bowling green is in Southampton in the Uk?
Useless fact, I know 
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Demon Drawer Posted Dec 23, 1999
I did vaguely remember reading that at some point. Haven't played that far south in England yet though. Did play up in Cumbria this Summer.
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Demon Drawer Posted Jan 10, 2000
Ginger I found that article I remembered reading and have added Southampton Old Bowling Green to my Lawn Bowls article http://h2g2.com/A234280
Am considering doing an article on the club myself because of their interesting club championships to decide a Knight for each year.
DD
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Demon Drawer Posted Jan 10, 2000
Thanks again Ginger, I've just added the SOBG entry check it out at http://www.h2g2.com/A244324
DD
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