\n These photos were taken from the Sankey Photography Archive, which is made up of thousands of pictures that were taken by Barrow’s Sankey family between 1900 and 1970.\n<\/p>\n
\n Prince of Wales opening Biggar Bank Golf Course, June 29, 1927 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n A 1927 photo shows the Prince of Wales having just struck a golf ball from a tee in front of a line of dignitaries, including Mayor Ellison.\n<\/p>\n
\n Prince of Wales opening Biggar Bank Miniature Golf Course, June 29, 1927 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n Another photo from the same occasion shows Mayor Ellison reading from his notes while holding his top hat outside a small breeze-block building.\n<\/p>\n
\n Furness Railway Golf Poster, early 20th century (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n An early 20th century Furness Railway poster promoting golf, with the right-hand side devoted to a map showing courses in and around the area served by the line, provides an insight into the pastime.\n<\/p>\n
\n The left side and top of the design boldly proclaim the railway\u2019s name, alongside a stylised image of a player driving off from a tee.\n<\/p>\n
\n Golf House and Central Drive, late 1950s (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n A late 1950s view shows Furness Golf Club\u2019s Golf House standing across Moor Tarn Lane from the first tee, with the rear of several Southport Drive homes visible to the left.\n<\/p>\n
\n Central Drive curves away to the right, its semi-detached houses marked out by low front garden walls and many double-height bays with distinctive curved windows, echoed by a single bungalow behind the Golf House.\n<\/p>\n
\n Walney Golf Club c. 1920 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n This c.1920 view shows the corner of Central Drive and Moor Tarn Lane, where a smart two-storey golf clubhouse with a veranda stands.\n<\/p>\n
\n In the foreground a girl and her dog are captured, while in the distance an airship hangar can be seen alongside Black Combe.\n<\/p>\n
\n Walney Golf Links c. 1920 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n Another c.1920 picture looks north-west from raised ground over the tee and the beach beyond.\n<\/p>\n
\n North End Farm and a windmill can be seen at the top right, with Black Combe looming in the distance, while men and women are out playing golf.\n<\/p>\n
\n Man takes a swing, Walney Golf Links c. 1920 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n This c.1920 picture also looks north-west from raised ground over a tee on Walney Golf Links, with the beach stretching out behind.\n<\/p>\n
\n A man is captured mid-pitch in front of the camera, while other men and women are out on the course playing golf and a dog watches on.\n<\/p>\n
\n Players at Walney Golf Links c. 1920 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n Looking east from raised ground over the greens at Walney Golf Links, this c.1920 view shows men and women out on the historic course.\n<\/p>\n
\n An airship hangar rises behind the putting surfaces, while the Barrow ironworks can be seen in the distance beyond.\n<\/p>\n
\n Visit Lakeland Poster Furness Railway c. 1920 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n An early 20th century Furness Railway \u201cVisit Lakeland\u201d poster promoting golf clubs, Furness Abbey and its hotel, and circular tours.\n<\/p>\n
\n The poster invites travellers to explore Lakeland by train, boat and coach.\n<\/p>\n
\n Walney Island Golf clubhouse c. 1921 (Image: Sankey Archive)\n<\/p>\n
\n Walney Island Golf clubhouse, c.1921, with two ladies carrying golf bags in front of the building.\n<\/p>\n
\n Men and women in smart clothes walk along the road beside the clubhouse, some carrying baskets, while children play in the foreground, one with a ball.\n<\/p>\n
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