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Cricket Ground Collection

"The Rich History and Beauty of Cricket Grounds: From Nottingham to Port of Spain" Cricket, a sport deeply rooted in tradition and cherished by millions around the world

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Artist: WA Rouch

The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Artist: WA Rouch
The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1899. Englands team in WG Graces final Test, against Australia at Trent Bridge

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Aerial view of Arundel Castle, cricket ground and cathedral, Arundel, West Sussex, England

Aerial view of Arundel Castle, cricket ground and cathedral, Arundel, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Trent Bridge 35013_041

Trent Bridge 35013_041
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottinghamshire, 2021

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Lords Pavilion PLA01_03_0513

Lords Pavilion PLA01_03_0513
Lords Cricket Ground, The Pavilion, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, Greater London. The pavilion at Lord's Cricket Ground

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Trent Bridge 34076_001

Trent Bridge 34076_001
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 2018

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown

A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Spectators watching a match on Stanpit Marsh outside the town of Christchurch, (now in Dorset)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Vauxhall End PLA01_03_0573

Vauxhall End PLA01_03_0573
The Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington, Lambeth, Greater London. The OCS Stand of the Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington, seen from the pavilion to the south-east, with visitors on the pitch below

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cricket bowling poses (litho)

Cricket bowling poses (litho)
7201194 Cricket bowling poses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket bowling poses)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)

Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172124 Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: A memento of James Southertons benefit cricket match, 19th century (1912)

A memento of James Southertons benefit cricket match, 19th century (1912). James Southerton (1827-1880) was an English cricket international

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1912

Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: A Cricket Ball (engraving)

A Cricket Ball (engraving)
7177914 A Cricket Ball (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cricket Ball. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: 'Well Played'; A Sketch at a Ladies Cricket Match, 1890. Creator: Edward Frederick Brewtnall

'Well Played"; A Sketch at a Ladies Cricket Match, 1890. Creator: Edward Frederick Brewtnall
'Well Played"; A Sketch at a Ladies Cricket Match, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Presentation of Colours to the Victoria Rifles at Montreal, Canada, 1862. Creator: E. Skill

Presentation of Colours to the Victoria Rifles at Montreal, Canada, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
Presentation of Colours to the Victoria Rifles at Montreal, Canada, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Notman. The Victoria Rifle Corps, Montreal

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown

Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). A game of cricket being played at Finsbury (now in north London)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: County Ground Taunton 33400_036

County Ground Taunton 33400_036
County Ground, Taunton, home of Somerset County Cricket Club, Somerset, 2017

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Queen Elizabeth opens The Ken Barrington Stand at The Oval Cricket Ground

Queen Elizabeth opens The Ken Barrington Stand at The Oval Cricket Ground. She is seen here talking to England Cricketer Graham Gooch. Picture taken 31st July 1991

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Wycombe HP14 3 Map

Wycombe HP14 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wycombe HP14 3

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: England wins The Ashes against Australia, Oval Cricket Ground, London, 1926, (1935)

England wins The Ashes against Australia, Oval Cricket Ground, London, 1926, (1935). The enthusiastic crowd swarming across the ground to congratulate the English team

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Male spectators at a cricket match at the Oval cricket ground in Lambeth, south London

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cricket at Artillery Garden PLA01_03_0829

Cricket at Artillery Garden PLA01_03_0829
Artillery Garden, Finsbury, Islington, Greater London. A cricket match in play at the Artillery Garden, Finsbury, with Armoury House beyond

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Hobbs Gates PLA01_03_0567

Hobbs Gates PLA01_03_0567
The Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington, Lambeth, Greater London. The Hobbs Gates at the Oval Cricket Ground, with the red brick sculpture commemorating English cricketer Leonard Hutton beyond

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: The Oval PLA01_03_0539

The Oval PLA01_03_0539
The Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington, Lambeth, Greater London. An elevated view looking west over the Oval Cricket Ground during a game in play between England and India

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Lords memorial PLA01_03_0489

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

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Tavern Stand PLA01_03_0495

Tavern Stand PLA01_03_0495
LORDS CRICKET GROUND, ST JOHNS WOOD ROAD, ST JOHNS WOOD, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Spectators feet protruding through railings on an upper tier of the Tavern Stand at Lord's Cricket

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Watching the cricket PLA01_03_0440

Watching the cricket PLA01_03_0440
Kew Green, Kew, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Two people on a bench on Kew Green watching a cricket match played by Kew Cricket Club. Cricket has been played on Kew Green since the 1730s

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Watching the cricket PLA01_03_0421

Watching the cricket PLA01_03_0421
Ealing Cricket Club, Corfton Road, Ealing, Greater London. Spectators seated in folding chairs with a dog watching a cricket match at Ealing Cricket Club on Corfton Road, Ealing

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Worcester underwater 33871_007

Worcester underwater 33871_007
Worcester County Cricket Club under flood from the River Severn with Christ and St Marys Cathedral in the foreground, Worcester, Worcestershire, 2019

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Worcester under water 33871_005

Worcester under water 33871_005
Worcester County Cricket Club under flood water from the River Severn, Worcester, Worcestershire, 2019

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Pleasures (litho)

Pleasures (litho)
7150300 Pleasures (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasures. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cricket wicketkeeper (litho)

Cricket wicketkeeper (litho)
7201195 Cricket wicketkeeper (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket wicketkeeper)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. 1827 (engraving)

The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. 1827 (engraving)
7232994 The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: St Edmunds College: Cricket Ground (b / w photo)

St Edmunds College: Cricket Ground (b / w photo)
7155568 St Edmunds College: Cricket Ground (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket Ground)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Children playing cricket (colour litho)

Children playing cricket (colour litho)
7157384 Children playing cricket (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing cricket)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Gloucester County Club Banquet (litho)

Gloucester County Club Banquet (litho)
7167414 Gloucester County Club Banquet (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gloucester County Club Banquet)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: A Slogger (engraving)

A Slogger (engraving)
7188328 A Slogger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Slogger. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cricketing (colour litho)

Cricketing (colour litho)
7169098 Cricketing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricketing, Lord Cricket Ground, St Johns Wood, Match of the Gentlemen and Players)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Men playing cricket in the 19th Century (colour litho)

Men playing cricket in the 19th Century (colour litho)
7148204 Men playing cricket in the 19th Century (colour litho) by Paterson, J.P. (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men playing cricket in the 19th Century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: The Catch (colour litho)

The Catch (colour litho)
7181938 The Catch (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cricket batting poses (litho)

Cricket batting poses (litho)
7201196 Cricket batting poses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket batting poses)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: 'A Time for Cricket, 'But not when 'On the Queens Business'(engraving)

"A Time for Cricket, "But not when "On the Queens Business"(engraving)
7188290 " A Time for Cricket, " But not when " On the Queens Business" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Time for Cricket)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cricri; Cricket; Heimchen (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cricri; Cricket; Heimchen (engraving)
7195629 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cricri; Cricket; Heimchen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricri; Cricket; Heimchen)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: A Cricket Match (colour litho)

A Cricket Match (colour litho)
7181717 A Cricket Match (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cricket Match)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: 'Well hit, sir!'(colour litho)

"Well hit, sir!"(colour litho)
7182158 " Well hit, sir!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Well hit, sir)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Boys walking out a cricket bat and ball (litho)

Boys walking out a cricket bat and ball (litho)
7201199 Boys walking out a cricket bat and ball (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys walking out a cricket bat and ball)

Background imageCricket Ground Collection: Cat and dog playing cricket, Christmas card (chromolitho)

Cat and dog playing cricket, Christmas card (chromolitho)
7153399 Cat and dog playing cricket, Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat and dog playing cricket, Christmas card)




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"The Rich History and Beauty of Cricket Grounds: From Nottingham to Port of Spain" Cricket, a sport deeply rooted in tradition and cherished by millions around the world, has found its home in various iconic cricket grounds. One such ground is located in Nottinghamshire, England, where the renowned England Test cricket XI gathered in 1899. Captured artistically by WA Rouch, this image serves as a timeless reminder of the game's heritage. Moving southwards to West Sussex, we find Arundel Castle with its magnificent cricket ground and cathedral. An aerial view showcases the picturesque setting that encapsulates both history and natural beauty. This location undoubtedly provides an enchanting backdrop for players and spectators alike. Trent Bridge stands proudly as another historic venue within English cricket. The photograph labeled "35013_041" offers us a glimpse into this hallowed ground's grandeur—a place where countless battles have been fought on the pitch throughout time. Delving further into history, we encounter James Southerton's benefit cricket match from the 19th century (1912). A memento preserved through time reminds us of the significance these matches held for players who dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft. The Vauxhall End at Lord's Pavilion presents yet another facet of these revered grounds. PLA01_03_0573 captures an atmosphere filled with anticipation as fans eagerly await thrilling moments during a match—an energy that resonates throughout every corner of this iconic stadium. A Cricket Ball engraving symbolizes not only the heart and soul of this beloved sport but also represents countless hours spent perfecting skills on these very grounds—each ball carrying stories untold within its stitches. Traveling across continents brings us to Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad—a testament to how far-reaching cricket's influence truly is. In 1912, it witnessed unforgettable moments etched into sporting folklore while showcasing Caribbean talent at its finest. Even further back in time, we stumble upon the Artillery Ground in London.