Buy Full Size Croquet Set, Richmond Croquet Set,

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Full Size Croquet Set For many, the name of Jaques is synonymous with croquet. Though the game had existed in some form or another for many years, it was John Jaques II introduction of the game at the Great Exhibition in 1851 that brought the game the attention it deserved. The games popularity proved infectious, & it became hugely popular throughout the British Empire in a matter of years
- indeed, it was said that " Nothing but tobacco smoke has ever spread so rapidly". For his display at the Exhibition, John Jaques II won a Gold medal & cemented Jaques of London's place in sporting history. JJ II was widely regarded as the foremost authority on the game, & in 1964 published ' Croquet; the Laws & Regulations of the Game', by which (with some revisions) the game is still played today. Nowadays there are croquet clubs all over the world, with many millions of casual players. A sport that can be played by man or woman, young & old, it is with some pride that Jaques of London can say they are still producing the highest quality croquet sets 160 years on from John Jaques II's first presentation. There was a small croquet club adjoining Richmond Park in London in years gone by, from which this set takes it’s name. The full size croquet set
Includes:polished hardwood Richmond mallets match the set of full size double scored croquet balls in the regulation blue, red, black & yellow colours, & allow all the normal croquet shots to be played. The tough, enamelled steel Challenge hoops, colour banded winning post & set of four clips complete this lovely set which fits perfectly in our tough, zipped carrying case, together with Jaques' comprehensive croquet rule book. The Richmond Full Size Croquet set is the perfect for the beginner looking to get a start in the world of croquet.