A plaque for Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, founder of modern lawn tennis, at 33 St George's Square, Pimlico

Date:
15 Aug 2010
Location:
33 St George's Square, Pimlico, City of Westminster, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/1306
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

Wingfield patented "A New and Improved Portable Court for Playing the Ancient Game of Tennis" in 1874. He named the game "Sphairistike". This photograph was published on page 292 of 'Played in London' by Simon Inglis.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played in London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Plaque, Leisure And Recreation