Backworth Golf Club and Cricket Club

HER Number

16820

District

N Tyneside

Site Name

Backworth Golf Club and Cricket Club

Place

Backworth

Map Sheet

NZ37SW

Class

Recreational

Site Type: Broad

Club

Site Type: Specific

Golf Club

General Period

20TH CENTURY

Specific Period

Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966

Form of Evidence

Structure

Description

In 1934 Backworth Colliery Miners' Welfare Scheme bought Backworth Hall and its 85 acres for £8,500. In the grounds a golf course was laid out. Miners could play for 6d a week deducted from their wages. Today Backworth Golf Club, Cricket Club and Bowling Club share the hall and grounds. The Bowmen of Backworth (archers) also use the grounds.

Easting

430050

Northing

571870

Grid Reference

NZ430050571870

Sources

2010, Played in Tyne and Wear - Charting the heritage of people at play, p 23