The fascinating tale of how a game which began played by social elites indoors, became an outdoor activity enjoyed and played by anyone. It covers Bath’s rich history of racket games, from Real Tennis in the 18th century, through early lawn tennis of the 1880s, the growing popularity of the game in the inter-war years among all ages and social groups, through to the University’s Team Bath contribution in the 1980s. It will tell the hidden histories of women’s participation, of Workers’ Wimbledon, of changing costumes and the local manufacture of tennis balls. The Museum occupies one of the city’s most unusual buildings – an 18th century indoor court and plays host to this exhibition and events programme. The first time this subject has been presented in Bath.