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Research has indicated that Lawn
Darts were first introduced around the end of the 1950's. Popular with the privileged
few who could afford pastime luxuries with the added bonus of having a lawn in
their back garden. These people were certainly few and far between. So much so,
that by mid 1960's, the supply for these darts was cut off by lack of demand.
Perhaps it was down to the fact
that the general public didn't have much leisure time. Perhaps only minorities
had lawns. Certainly the majority of people around this period had very little
disposable income and if they had a garden, it was usually in the form of an allotment
or vegetable patch.
The reason that Lawn Darts never
became fully established was almost certainly not because it wasn't any fun. During
the last year, many people who encountered the original darts, who we met at shows
and events gave a whole range of fond memorable reports about Lawn Darts played
in their youth. At the caravan park, on holiday or simply with friends on the
lawn at home.
These same people purchased our
new sets, without the slightest hesitation. It became obvious to us that the original
Lawn Darts were well ahead of their time.
Today in a world with so much
more leisure time, facilities and sociable culture, Crown Darts are becoming quickly
established as a great way to relax and have fun.
Jesse Brough : 5th September 2001
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