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Gosforth Bowling Club


Gosforth Bowling Club is located on West Avenue in Gosforth. It was initially founded in 1897 as The Gosforth Recreation Company; a private members' club for bowls, lawn tennis, croquet, quoits and curling. The bowling green opened in may 1902.[1]

West Avenue 1897 Bowling
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Tyne and Wear HER(17038): Gosforth, West Avenue, Gosforth Bowling Club
- "The Gosforth Recreation Company was formed in 1897 to create a private members' club for bowls, lawn tennis, croquet, quoits and curling. The scheme cost £2,600. the bowling green opened …
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Post code: NE3 4DT
Grid ref: NZ24046780

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