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Description: Hyde House "Real Tennis" Court The Hyde House Tennis Court was built for Joseph Gundry in 1885 from beautiful Dorset ham stone in order to entertain the Prince of Wales who was a Real Tennis fanatic. The Court was used until the First World War, since then it has been used for a vehicle repair shed as well as an agricultural building. The grandson of the original owner died in 1995, leaving the Court in his Will to the Bridport and West Dorset Sports Trust Ltd, which is a registered Charity and runs the existing Leisure Centre in Bridport.It has now been restored to its former glory. Hyde house is visible on the left.
Title: Hyde House "Real Tennis" Court - geograph.org.uk - 422726
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