Noted as the earliest public athletic ground in London. It includes ten tennis courts, an athletics track, two artificial grass pitches, and two bowling greens.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Noted as the earliest public athletic ground in London. It includes ten tennis courts, an athletics track, two artificial grass pitches, and two bowling greens.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Paddington Recreation Ground
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