Tennis being played in August 1889 on the court that was to the rear side of the chapel of Staincliffe House. Note the ladies dressed in their best.
Date (of image) : 0/8/1889
Donor : Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham
Creator : James Whitehead Pattison
Part of the "Pattison's Photographs" collection
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Can you name any of these players?
The bottom three photographs were taken at dinners held by the tennis club. How smart everyone looks? Do you recognise anyone?
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