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Five... Things About the History of London's Bowling Alleys

Five... Things About the History of London's Bowling Alleys

From Greenwich war veterans to Hollywood parties in Finsbury Park

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Hi and welcome to your weekend newsletter - this one a handful of deep cuts from London’s sporting history.

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Category is: London’s on-off obsession with bowling alleys

Ten-pin bowling arrives in north London: ‘We believe that in time Stamford Hill will be to bowling what Wimbledon is to tennis and Lords is to cricket.’ So announced ma…

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