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Quoits
Earl Grey Inn, Quoits Ground
55.011017, -1.437254
North Shields
Opened:
19th c
Closed:
Unknown
Redeveloped
Condition:
Home Teams/Clubs:
Last Updated:
23 Nov 2023
HER Description
NEHL - Quoits matches were hosted in the yard of the Earl Grey Inn at Hudson Street, first opened by at least the 1850s. Matches are referenced in the 1890s, when the landlord was a Mr Thomas J Bell. Handicaps were promoted by him at 10 yards on the clay with 5 1/2 lb quoits and 2 inch pints.
A yard was located on the north side of the inn. It is likely matches took place in this yard. The pub and all other surrounding buildings have been demolished in favour of recent residential development.

Ordnance Survey, 1890s

The Earl Grey Inn, situated next to the St Faith's Mission Church on Hudson Street. Undated, unknown source.
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