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Lawn Bowls is an ancient sport. The Encyclopedia Britannica records that bowls has been played in some form since 5,000 BC.
However, it was not always regarded as a desirable activity. In the 13th Century, England's King Henry 111 banned bowls because the archers were distracted by the game, and in 1511, Henry V111 discouraged play, regarding bowls as a game associated with gambling.
Certainly, the game was a distraction for Sir Francis Drake. Truth or myth, no one is sure, but it is said that in 1588, Sir Francis Drake insisted on finishing his game of bowls before turning his attention to approaching the Spanish Armada. He is supposed to have lost the game, but won the battle against the Spaniards.
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