Презентация на тему See the history of tennis at the home of tennis

Recapture the unique

atmosphere of the world-
famous Championships
with a visit to
Wimbledon Lawn
Tennis Museum.

The gentle game of lawn

tennis was once all the range
on the lawns of Victorian England. Its
origins go far back to medieval Royal
tennis. Discover how the game grew into
the multi-million pound worldwide sport
that it is today.

to get close to the original
Champions’ trophies – the

ultimate prizes
in the world’s most celebrated tennis
tournament.

you to recapture some
of that special atmosphere that makes
Wimbledon

unique.

against today’s champions?
Judge for yourself as you watch film

and
video footage of your favourite players,
past and present, in action.

guided tours of the Championship grounds, led by specially

trained Blue Badge guides, all year-round. The tours gain access to restricted areas normally closed to the public.

the grounds of Wimbledon. By Easter 2006, the drilling,

building, noise and construction will disappear to unveil a brand new and improved Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.

Wimbledon Library, which is part of The Wimbledon Lawn

Tennis Museum, contains one of the most outstanding collections of British and foreign lawn tennis books, annuals, periodicals, programmes, newspaper cuttings, video cassettes, etc.

home to a fine collection of tennis equipment, costume,

and memorabilia of past and present Champions. The Museum has a flourishing Education Department and active schools programme. Children are offered the opportunity to learn through a range of subjects and to explore the game of lawn tennis in a safe and stimulating environment.

the District Line or South Wimbledon on the Northern

Line, then take Bus 493. Enter through Gate 4.
By Bus: Bus 493 runs from Richmond to Tooting, connecting with the District Line at Southfields, with the Northern Line at South Wimbledon, and with the rail/tram at Wimbledon Station.
By Rail: A 10-minute ride from London Waterloo to Wimbledon Station, then Bus 493.
By Road: From central London take the A3 Portsmouth road and just before Tibbet's Corner, turn left onto A219 towards Wimbledon. Down Parkside, then turn left into Church Road.

Finding your way to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum