Cricket's ruling body. Founded when the first match was played at Lord's cricket ground at Dorset Fields on 1st June 1787. Most county clubs at this time were exclusive clubs for titled men, 'amateurs', which employed 'professionals' - men of lower classes who were skilled players.
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Marylebone Cricket Club
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Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club This plaque was unveiled by Colin Cowdrey, President...
Second Lord's Cricket Ground - Lisson Grove
MCC The second Lord's Cricket Ground, 1811 - 1813, home of MCC, was located o...
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Marylebone Cricket Club
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Second Lord's Cricket Ground - Lisson Grove
MCC The second Lord's Cricket Ground, 1811 - 1813, home of MCC, was located o...
Second Lord's Cricket Ground - Park Road
MCC The second Lord's Cricket Ground, 1811 - 1813, home of MCC, was located c...
W. G. Grace - Lord's
{On the plaque on the gate pier:} To the memory of William Gilbert Grace, the...
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men of Great Northern Railway who gave their lives in WW1
Forgive us, we've used this page as somewhere to hold the picture of the memorial in its original 1920 location.
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