Sports Ground Collection

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

Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph)
1197975 Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph) by English School, (20th century); 101x152 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

A cricket match in progress at Lords cricket ground, London, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Gypsies Green Sports Ground 28908_006
Gypsies Green Sports Ground velodrome and athletics track, South Shields, South Tyneside, 2016. NZ3766

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

RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Aston Martin of Tony Brooks leading Duncan Hamilton in a Jaguar D type, RAC Tourist Trophy, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899

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)

Looking Towards The Pavilion From The Mound Stand At World-Famous Lord s, c1935. Spectators watching a match at Lords cricket ground in north London

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

Tennis Courts JLP01_08_001339
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A view through a hatch towards people playing tennis at Laings new Sports Ground in Elstree

Tennis player JLP01_08_084900
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Heart of Midlothian football club supporters, waving a union flag, on the terracing at Hampden Park, Glasgow during the scottish cup semi final agains Heart of Midlothian football club supporters

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)

The first FA Cup Final is held at the new Wembley Stadium in London, 28 April 1923, (1935)

Twickenham PLA01_08_058
Twickenham Stadium, Whitton Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. The East Stand at Twickenham Stadium, seen from the South Stand on match day in 1985

Flower pot race JLP01_08_071228
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Shot putting JLP01_08_071227
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man putting a shot during a shot put competition at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Hook a duck JLP01_11_54042_06
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Two young children playing a hook a duck game at the Kids Count family fun day at the Laing Sports Club

Deepcut Barracks 33141_017
The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Surrey, 2017

An XI of England v. XXII of Victoria at Melbourne, 1864, (1947). Creator: Unknown
An XI of England v. XXII of Victoria at Melbourne, 1864, (1947)

Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c. 1830, (1947). Creator: George Hunt
Cricket at Irelands Royal Brighton Gardens, c.1830, (1947). Landscape with a cricket match taking place at Irelands Gardens, Brighton, Sussex. From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus

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

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

Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Thomas Lord opened his first ground in Marylebone, London, in May 1787. In 1814 the ground moved to its current site in St Johns Wood

Melbourne Cricket Ground, 1st January 1864. Creator: Unknown
Melbourne Cricket Ground, 1st January 1864. Spectators climb eucalyptus trees to watch a match at the cricket ground in Melbourne, Australia

Kingsholm EAW236487
Kingsholm Rugby Football Ground, Kingsholm, Gloucester, 1972

Battersea Park EAW505117
The Athletic Ground and Battersea Power Station, Battersea Park, Greater London, 1986

Slot car racing JLP01_08_081387
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Motorcycle Precision Team JLP01_08_081386a
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Gala Day JLP01_08_081384a
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Donkey rides JLP01_08_081371
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A Gala Day at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree, showing childrens pony rides in the foreground with stalls and crowds beyond

Fund raising JLP01_08_081369
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Sack race JLP01_08_081375
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Men competing in a sack race at a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Go-karting JLP01_08_071229
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Young boys taking part in go-kart racing at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree

Pushball JLP01_08_065935
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Police dog parade JLP01_08_095438
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Police dog handlers leading their dogs during a demonstration at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Dog agility JLP01_08_095437
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Carousel ride JLP01_08_095429
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. People standing around a childrens carousel at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Three legged race JLP01_08_095436
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. People competing in a three-legged race during the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Trampolining JLP01_08_095444
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Karting JLP01_08_081390
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man and boy driving a go-kart on a tennis court during a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Toddlers race JLP01_08_095430
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Toddlers in a running race, with adults watching from the starting line, at the annual Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground

Howzat JLP01_08_095921
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A cricket match being played between Laings Sports Club and the Blue Circle cricket club

Obstacle race JLP01_09_792074
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Young people taking part in an obstacle course race during the annual Laing Gala Day

Running race JLP01_09_792070
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Young children leaving the starting line of a running race, encouraged by parents, during the annual Laing Gala Day

Womens team JLP01_09_771212
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Majorettes JLP01_09_841328
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A troop of drum majorettes march away from the football pitch after their performance for Gala Day at Laings Elstree Sports Club

Performing dogs JLP01_09_792076
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A crowd of people watching a woman with performing dogs on pedestals at the annual Laing Gala Day

Python JLP01_09_792072
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A smiling boy with a python wrapped around his shoulders at the annual Laing Gala Day

Drumming JLP01_09_792066
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A clown from Gandeys Circus playing the drums to entertain the crowds at the annual Laing Gala Day at the Elstree Sports Ground

Levitation JLP01_09_771221
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The illusionists Van Buren and Greta carrying out an act of levitation during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground

Hay bale tossing JLP01_09_771215
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A child taking part in a hay bale tossing contest during the Jubilee Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground

Bikes and horses JLP01_09_771214
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Bikes and horses JLP01_09_771213
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Hay bale tossing JLP01_09_771210
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man attempting the Hay Toss at the annual Gala Day, held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree

Hot air balloon JLP01_09_771206
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Steel band JLP01_09_771208
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A steel band, The New Sound Crusaders, setting up their instruments for the annual Laing Gala Day held at the Elstree Sports Ground

Parachute game JLP01_11_54034_09
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A group of children playing under a rainbow play parachute during the Kids Count family fun day at the Laing Sports Club

Statue outside Fremantle Oval, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Art Fletcher (New York NL) prior to the World Series at the Polo Grounds, NY, 1911 (baseball), 1911

Metropolitan Club Team, Washington, 6/1/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Metropolitan Club Team, Washington, 6/1/12, 1912

Pfeifer Fullenweider, 1912 NY Giants pitching prospect, Columbia S.C. South Atlantic League (baseball), 1912

Tom Needham, Cubs, 11/5/13, 11/5/1913.. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Needham, Cubs, 11/5/13, 11/5/1913

N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911

Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911

Fred Lake, Boston, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Fred Lake, Boston, NL (baseball), 1910

Ed Ruelbach, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Ed Ruelbach, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910

John, Titus, Philadelphia, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
John, Titus, Philadelphia, NL (baseball), 1910

Fred Clarke, Pittsburgh, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Fred Clarke, Pittsburgh, NL (baseball), 1910

Dave Shean, Boston, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Dave Shean, Boston, NL (baseball), 1910

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910

Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911

Johnny Evers, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnny Evers, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910

Grover Lowdermilk, St. Louis, NL (baseball), c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Grover Lowdermilk, St. Louis, NL (baseball), c1911. Shows baseball player and pitcher Grover Cleveland (Slim) Lowdermilk (1885-1968)

Jimmy Archer, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Jimmy Archer, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910

Heinie Zimmerman, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Heinie Zimmerman, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910

Frank Chance, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Frank Chance, Chicago, NL (baseball), 1910

Jack Ferry, Pittsburgh, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Jack Ferry, Pittsburgh, NL (baseball), 1911

Frank E. Smith, Cincinnati, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Frank E. Smith, Cincinnati, NL (baseball), 1911

Owen Wilson, Pittsburgh, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Owen Wilson, Pittsburgh, NL (baseball), 1911

Bill Carrigan & manager Jake Stahl, Boston AL (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Bill Carrigan & manager Jake Stahl, Boston AL (baseball), 1912

Tris Speaker, Boston AL (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Tris Speaker, Boston AL (baseball), 1912

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"The Evolution of Sports Grounds: A Glimpse into the Rich Sporting History" Step back in time and witness the grandeur of sports grounds that have shaped England's sporting legacy. From Nottinghamshire to London, these iconic venues have witnessed some unforgettable moments throughout history. In 1899, at Nottingham's cricket ground, we find ourselves amidst the England Test cricket XI. Captured by artist WA Rouch, this painting immortalizes the intensity and skill displayed by these legendary cricketers. Fast forward to 1912, where Lords cricket ground in London becomes our stage for a thrilling match in progress. The atmosphere is electric as spectators cheer on their favorite players with bated breath. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon James Southerton's benefit cricket match memento from the 19th century. This artifact from 1912 serves as a reminder of Southerton's contribution to this beloved sport. Moving away from traditional cricket grounds, Gypsies Green Sports Ground takes us on a different sporting journey. In 28908_006 photograph captures an intriguing moment at this unique venue that has hosted various athletic events over the years. Traveling further back in time to Hampshire in 1850 (1947), Christchurch Priory witnesses an enthralling game of cricket. Though created by an unknown artist, it beautifully depicts both the passion and camaraderie shared amongst players during those times. The name WG Grace needs no introduction when it comes to English cricketing legends. Artist WA Rouch once again brings him alive through his artwork showcasing Dr Grace playing for London County Cricket Club around c1899 - a true testament to his prowess on the field. Across continents now, we land at Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1912 - another historic sports ground that has seen countless memorable matches unfold under its Caribbean skies. Shifting gears from cricket to motorsports brings us to Goodwood, Sussex in 1958.