The Chartley Castle Tournament was a Victorian era grass court tennis event first staged in August 1882 on the grounds of Chartley Castle, Stowe-by-Chartley, Staffordshire, England.[1] The tournament ran until 1888.
| Chartley Castle Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Abolished | 1888 |
| Location | Stowe-by-Chartley, Staffordshire, England |
| Venue | Chartley Castle |
| Surface | Grass |
History edit
The Chartley Castle Tournament was an early Victorian era tennis tournament that was held between 5 and 7 August 1882,[2] on the grounds of the ruins of Chartley Castle (f.1100).[3] The tournament was feature as part of an industrial exhibition staged that year.[4] The men's singles event was won by Mr. H. Carpenter.[5] The tournament also featured a men's doubles event that was won by Mr. H. Carpenter and Mr. R.F. Blakiston.[6] The tournament ran until 1888.[7]
Finals edit
- Incomplete Roll
Men's Singles edit
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 |  Mr. H. Carpenter |
? | ?[8] |
Men's Doubles edit
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | Mr. H. Carpenter Mr. R.F. Blakiston |
? | ?[9] |
References edit
- ^ Routledge's Sporting Annual (1883). Lawn Tennis Tournaments in 1882. George Routledge and Sons. London. England. p.116.
- ^ "INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. The following Amusements will be provided for the occasion : THE FIRST ANNUAL CHARTLEY CASTLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT (Consisting of Single and Four-handed Games) will be played in the Castle Grounds 5 to 7 August this year, for which three of Grey's (Rugby) Guinea Racquets will be given Prizes". Burton Chronicle. Staffordshire, England: The British Newspaper Archive. 27 July 1882.
- ^ Routledge's Sporting Annual (1883)
- ^ Burton Chronicle (1882)
- ^ Nieuwland, Alex. Source: Chartley Castle 1882. Tennis Archives. Netherlands.
- ^ Niewland
- ^ "Local and District News: A annual August meeting of the Chartley Castle Lawn Tennis Tournament, and various other attractions will be presided over this year by the Marchioness of Hastings". Tamworth Herald. The British Newspaper Archive. 12 July 1888. pp. 4, 5.
- ^ Nieuwland
- ^ Nieuwland