Sports Ground Collection (page 4)

England v Victoria at Melbourne, Australia, January 1862 (1912). Scene from a match on the first tour to Australia by an England cricket team. The England team was captained by HH Stephenson

Cricket at Moulsey Hurst, 1890. Moulsey Hurst in Surrey is one of Englands oldest sporting venues. An engraving from The Graphic, (14 June 1890)

Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1858. Both spectators and players wear top hats

Cricket Field at Bournville, 1892. Bournville was the ideal village built near Birmingham for their employees by the chocolate manufacturers Cadburys

Olympic ice rink from tower of Olympic Stadium, 1930s
Olympic ice rink from tower of Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, 1930s

A Sketch at Lords, 1881. Punch could always enjoy a little dig at the expense of young women who unwisely tried to enter into the spirit of traditionally male sporting pursuits and, in this cartoon

Air views Palestine Cairo pyramids El-Gezireh Island
Air views of Palestine. Cairo and the pyramids. Cairo. El-Gezireh Island. At the Bulaq bridge. Sports ground in distance. 1932, Egypt, Cairo

Lords cricket ground, London, 1793 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The England cricket team of 1912
The England team of 1912. This is the side which beat South Africa at Lords by an innings and 62 runs. From Imperial Cricket

The Prince of Wales Ground (afterwards Irelands Gardens), Brighton, Sussex, 19th century (1912). Artist: George Hunt
The Prince of Wales Ground (afterwards Irelands Gardens), Brighton, Sussex, 19th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London

Netball Courts, Auckland Netball Centre, Mount Wellington, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Running track with two lanes

Football goal on a sandy ground, Caleta de Caballo, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Golf course on the Lake of Gruyere or Lac de la Gruyere, Fribourg Alps at the back with Mt Moleson or Le Moleson, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

Sports ground, colourful houses and radio masts on Cerro del Carmen, Guayaquil, Guayas Province, Ecuador

The wreckage of the burnt out pavilion at Dartford. 1937

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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.