125 Years of Local Lawn Bowling Set to Be Explored During Peterborough Historical Society’s Speaker Series

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Historical Society’s Speaker Series returns September 15th with a look at the 125-year history of lawn bowling in Peterborough.

the peterborough lawn bowling club moved to its mcdonnel street location in 1928, where it is still located today (photo courtesy of trent valley archives)

Elwood Jones will present “125 Years of Lawn Bowling in Peterborough” on Tuesday, September 15th from 7:30 to 9pm at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre at 347 Burnham Street.

Jones will discuss his new book, Bowling on the Green: 125 Years of Lawn Bowling in Peterborough, which he co-authored with longtime Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club member Steve Russell.

The book chronicles the club’s creation in 1901, its various locations over the decades, the stories behind its moves and the people who have helped maintain the sport. It also looks at how Peterborough’s sporting scene has changed over the past 125 years and the impact those changes have had on lawn bowling.

Admission is free, with donations welcome.

The Peterborough Historical Society’s monthly speaker series is held on the third Tuesday of September, October, November, January, February, March and May. Members, guests and the general public are welcome.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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