History

The North Lonsdale Lawn Tennis Club was formed in 1875 and played on the grass courts at the Grange Hotel.

It is one of the oldest clubs in the country.

The courts were used for qualifying rounds for Wimbledon - a tournament which started in 1877 - you may have heard of it.

North Lonsdale Lawn Tennis Club Open Tournament 1899 (Grange Hotel)

The Courts around 1930