One of eighteen first-class county cricket clubs in England and Wales. It represents the county of Surrey and also south London. Since its foundation, its home has been The Oval, (currently, 2017, known as the 'Kia Oval', following a sponsorship deal with the Kia Motors company) in Kennington.
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Surrey County Cricket Club
Apart from the lovely Wall of Heroes plaques, this is the only plaque we know...
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Surrey County Cricket Club
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