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Harold Shapland

1900 – 1977

English lawn bowler

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About Harold Shapland

Lived 1900 – 1977 (aged 76). Harold Shapland was a bowls player.

Frederick Shapland (6 October 1900 – 6 July 1977), also known as Harold Shapland, was an England international lawn bowler.

Bowls career Shapland made his England international debut in 1950.

He competed for the England team

In 1948, he won the national pairs title, bowling with Reg Grater for the Tiverton Boro club.

Bowls official He was President of the English Bowling Association in 1959.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Shapland?

English lawn bowler

When was Harold Shapland born?

Harold Shapland was born on 6 October 1900 in Morchard Bishop.

When did Harold Shapland die?

Harold Shapland died on 6 July 1977 in Plymouth.

What was Harold Shapland's occupation?

Harold Shapland was a bowls player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Shapland

· Wikidata: Q63107964

· DBpedia: Harold Shapland

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