The introduction of croquet in 1851 at the Great Exhibition won John Jaques II a Gold medal and a place in sporting history.
As one of the few sports where men and women play on equal terms, croquet afforded young Victorian men and women opportunity to mingle out of the shadow of chaperones.
Croquet hoops are a mere 1/8” wider than the standard croquet ball – a far cry from early days of the sport, where player Arthur Law’s spaniel could slip through with ease.
John Jaques II’s game of Croquet took the world by storm, with matches in far flung Russian provinces to Abraham Lincoln’s Cabinet playing on the White House lawn.
Croquet hoops are a mere 1/8” wider than the standard croquet ball – a far cry from early days of the sport, where player Arthur Law’s spaniel could slip through with ease.
Croquet has reached the ends of the earth – in 2005 a group of American scientists became the first to play the game at the South Pole.
The game of Croquett invented by John Jaques II in 1851 has spawned many variations, including ‘extreme croquet’, where the smooth lawns of the 19th century are replaced by a rugged landscape of streams and potholes.
Soccer Goal
Jaques Of London, manufacturers of quality family games since 1795, have included an 8' x 5' (244-cm x 152-cm) approx. soccer goal to the Outdoor game section. Just perfect for games of soccer in the backyard, buy two and create your own stadium!! The goal itself is made from a solid metal frame and a superb robust all weather goal net. The Chelsea Soccer goal is of superb quality and great value for money.
All Products are as follows
Ground Carriage is $14.95
3-5 working days is $39.95
UPS 2 Days is $79.95
UPS Next Day is $119.95
Ground Carriage is $14.95
3-5 working days is $39.95
UPS 2 Days is $79.95
UPS Next Day is $119.95
You may return any Jaques product within 30 days for a full no quibble refund should you not be entirely satisfied with your purchase.
Any item Manufactured and Sold by Jaques of London on this Website has a standard guarantee against manufacturing defects for 1 year.
Any item Manufactured and Sold by Jaques of London on this Website has a standard guarantee against manufacturing defects for 1 year.
