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Lawn bowls, potentially the UK's oldest sport, traces its roots to 12th-century Southampton, with the first published rules coming from King Charles II in 1670, predating golf and cricket rules. Popular among all classes, it faced historical bans, once for distracting from archery practice and later for Sabbath play. Notable figures like Sir Francis Drake and William Shakespeare are linked to its history.
The modern "Crystal Mark" rules are based on a system developed by Glaswegian solicitor William Mitchell in 1850, which was adopted by the Scottish Bowling Association in 1892, and subsequently by English, Welsh, Irish, and international bowling associations.
The East Preston Bowling Club began play on April 21, 1923, at the YMCA recreation ground. Despite wartime challenges and initial difficulties in securing a permanent location, the club persevered. After a lengthy period of negotiations, a lease for its current grounds was granted in 1965, leading to the opening of the original Club Pavilion in 1967. Over the decades, the club has continuously improved its facilities, with significant modernisations undertaken to celebrate its centenary, ensuring its continued appeal for members and visitors, complemented by active social and short mat bowls events.
