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Bowls
St Lawrence Park, Bowling Green
54.971728, -1.584901
Byker, Newcastle
Opened:
20th c
Closed:
20th c
Reclaimed
Condition:
Home Teams/Clubs:
Last Updated:
21 Aug 2023
St Lawrence Bowls Club
HER Description
NEHL - A bowling green stood in St Lawrence Park at Byker. The green still retains its appearance though is no longer formally used for the sport. There was previously a pavilion in the park with lavatory facilities, but these have been demolished. The area is now a general recreation park.
A newspaper from 1923 reports on the Cowen Cup at Wallsend Park, featuring a match between Wallsend and St Lawrence in the 14th round. Another report from May of the same month reports on a bowls match against Wallsend at Byker.
Ordnance Survey, 1947
St Lawrence Park in 1951. The Festival of Britain ship HMS Campania is moored. Source: Historic England Photograph: EAW037007 flown 06/06/1951
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The in situ bowling green, 2023
Historic Environment Records
Durham/Northumberland: Keys to the Past
Tyne and Wear: Sitelines
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