Edward Tappenden
English bowls player (1876-1944)
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Edward Tappenden (1876–1944), was a bowls player from England who competed at the British Empire Games.[1]
NationalityBritish (English)
BornApril 18, 1876
Marylebone, England
DiedMay 23, 1944
Hitchin, England
OccupationPrivate secretary
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | April 18, 1876 Marylebone, England |
| Died | May 23, 1944 Hitchin, England |
| Occupation | Private secretary |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Lawn bowls |
Bowls career
In 1937 Tappenden was selected for a tour of New Zealand and Australia, which culminated in the Empire Games.[2]
He represented England at the 1938 British Empire Games[3] in Sydney, Australia,[4] where he competed in the fours/rink event, finishing in fifth place.[5]
Personal life
He was a private secretary by trade and lived in Wood Green, after marrying Violet Milne, they lived at The Avenue in Hitchin.[6]