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Lords memorial PLA01_03_0489
Filename: PLA01_03_0489.jpg
Size: 3571 x 2507 (7.6MB)
Date: 8th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © His toric England Archive.s im
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: His toric England Archive
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Lords memorial PLA01_03_0489
Lords Cricket Ground, Harris Garden, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, Greater London. The engraved tablet commemorating Lord Harris in the Harris Garden at Lord's Cricket Ground.
The Harris Garden was built by the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1934 in memory of George Robert Canning Harris, Governor of Bombay and amateur cricketer. The tablet on the west wall of the garden reads " Erected to the memory of George Robert Canning, Lord Harris, 1851-1932, by the M.C.C. in recognition of the invaluable services rendered to cricket and to the club over a period of more than fifty years. He was a great cricketer, a great gentleman and a wise counsellor whose enthusiasm for the game never waned."
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Media ID 27968708
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Commemoration Commemorative Cricket Cricket Ground Memorial Sport Sports Plaque
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the serene beauty of the Harris Garden at Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, City of Westminster, Greater London. The focal point of this image is an engraved tablet that stands as a poignant memorial to George Robert Canning Harris, a remarkable figure in both cricket and governance. Built by the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1934, the Harris Garden serves as a lasting tribute to Lord Harris, who served as Governor of Bombay and was an esteemed amateur cricketer. The tablet on the garden's west wall bears an inscription that pays homage to his invaluable contributions to cricket and the club over more than fifty years. The words etched into this plaque eloquently describe Lord Harris as not only a great cricketer but also a true gentleman and wise counselor whose passion for the game never wavered. It is through his unwavering enthusiasm for cricket that he left an indelible mark on its history. As we gaze upon this photo print, we are reminded of the profound impact individuals can have on their chosen field. Lord Harris' legacy lives on within these hallowed grounds, serving as inspiration for future generations of cricketers who will walk these paths with reverence and gratitude. Through Simon Inglis' lens, we are transported into a world where sport meets commemoration—a place where memories intertwine with greenery and stone—an enduring testament to one man's love affair with cricket.
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