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The opening day of the 249th Annual Knighthood Competition. Continues following evenings at 6pm until won.The Knighthood is thought to be the second oldest sporting competition in the world and probably the oldest continuously played bowls competition, having originally started in 1776.
It is a unique competition in which the mat and jack can be placed anywhere on the green! Bowlers then have two woods to try and get the closest.
The Knights of the Green, dressed in their top hats and tails, measure and record the results. The closest 'gentleman commoner' wins a point, the first to 7 points becomes Knight Elect.
The Lord Mayor of Southampton and Town Crier are also in attendance watching the proceedings.
A fantastic day out for spectators to enjoy one of the oldest and most unique competitions in the world on the oldest bowling green in the world!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1 Lower Canal Walk, SO14 3AX Southampton, United Kingdom, 1 Lower Canal Walk, Southampton, SO14 3, United Kingdom,Southampton
