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Bowls
Waldridge Fell, Bowling Ground
54.845253, -1.614039
Waldridge
Opened:
c1880s
Closed:
Unknown
Reclaimed
Condition:
Home Teams/Clubs:
Last Updated:
2 May 2024
HER Description
NEHL - It is referenced in newspapers in the 1880s that Waldridge Fell was used as a grounds for bowling. This is is advertised in the Newcastle Chronicle of 06/06/1888 by Charles Mallady, put up entries for 1s 6d each for a prize of £1 10s on 23rd June. Entrants were to meet at Mr Thomas Pearson's Swan Inn, which was close to the A Pit at Waldridge and adjacent to the fell.
The exact location is not referenced on maps.
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