Cricket Club 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. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

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)

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

Mill at West Drayton by Cricket Club, Greater London, circa 1929

Detail of court side, Longwood Cricket Club, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 1922. Longwood Cricket Club is a tennis and former cricket club which opened in 1877

President Kennedy tours Mercury Control Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1962. President John F. Kennedy is briefed on the operation of Mercury Control Center following the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6)

All about our Lawn-Tennis Club (chromolitho)
1062185 All about our Lawn-Tennis Club (chromolitho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All about our Lawn-Tennis Club)

R. Kynaston, Esq. 1844. Creator: Unknown
R. Kynaston, Esq. 1844. Portrait of English cricketer Roger Kynaston of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), wearing a top hat while preparing to make a catch

C. Taylor, Esq. 1844. Creator: Unknown
C. Taylor, Esq. 1844. Cricketer wearing a top hat to bat. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Grand Cricket Match at Brighton, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Grand Cricket Match at Brighton, 1844. Game being played between the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Surrey County Cricket Club. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

F. R. Spofforth, 1906, (1947). Creator: Henry Scott Tuke
F. R. Spofforth, 1906, (1947). Portrait of Australian cricketer Fred Spofforth (1853-1926), known as The Demon Bowler. He is shown wearing the red

The Hambledon Game, (1941). Creator: Unknown
The Hambledon Game, (1941). The village of Hambledon in Hampshire is considered the birthplace of the English game of cricket

Lord s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Lord s, 1872. Lords cricket ground at Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), otherwise known as Lord s, was founded in 1787 by Thomas Lord. From, " LONDON

White Conduit House about 1820, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
White Conduit House about 1820, (c1872). White Conduit House on Barnesbury Road in Islington, (now part of greater London), was so named for the conduit head nearby

Calcutta - Pagoda - Eden Garden, c1900. Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India, constructed in 1834 and named after Emily and Fanny Eden, the sisters of Lord Auckland

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, walking out to bat, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, walking out to bat, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time, WG Grace (1848-1915)

Lords Cricket Ground, the luncheon interval, London, c1899. Artist: RW Thomas
Lords Cricket Ground, the luncheon interval, London, c1899. Scene during the Oxford versus Cambridge University match. A print from The Book of Cricket, a Gallery of Famous Players, edited by CB Fry

Mr PF Warner, Middlesex and England cricketer, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Mr PF Warner, Middlesex and England cricketer, c1899. A right-handed batsman, Pelham Plum Warner (1873-1963) played for Oxford University

A cricket theme for a menu card design, 1911 (1912). Artist: George Hillyard Swinstead
A cricket theme for a menu card design, 1912. This card was produced for the dinner given by the MCC to their team which toured Australia in 1911-1912

The Calcutta Cricket Ground, India, 1861 (1912). Scene showing a match between the 68th Light Infantry and the Calcutta Cricket Club

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

Solar electric panels on a school roof in Pendeen, cornwall, UK
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Padang Cricket Ground Clubhouse built in 1884 and modern skyscrapers of Raffles Place in downtown Central Business District, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Cricket Club: A Journey Through Time and Passion" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where the legendary Dr WG Grace graced the cricket field, playing for London County Cricket Club. The artist WA Rouch captured his brilliance in a mesmerizing painting that transports us to c1899. But let's not forget about the roots of this beloved sport. In 1785, an unknown artist depicted a thrilling match at the Artillery Ground in London. It showcases how cricket has been captivating hearts for centuries. Fast forward to circa 1929, and we find ourselves at West Drayton, Greater London. The Mill stands tall as members of the Cricket Club gather for a day filled with camaraderie and sportsmanship. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Canaveral, Florida, President Kennedy tours Mercury Control Center in 1962. Even amidst space exploration excitement, cricket remains etched deep within our souls. While tennis may have its own allure on grass courts, our focus remains on cricket. An exquisite chromolitho titled "All about our Lawn-Tennis Club" reminds us that there is something truly special about this bat-and-ball game. The year is now 1844 when gentlemen like R. Kynaston and C. Taylor took center stage on the cricket pitch through paintings by unknown artists. Their dedication to their craft echoes throughout history. In Brighton during that same year of 1844, another grand match unfolded before eager spectators' eyes – immortalized by yet another unknown creator who captured every momentous play with finesse. F. R Spofforth takes us into more recent times with Henry Scott Tuke's artwork from 1906 (1947). This Australian cricketer's prowess shines through as he leaves an indelible mark on the sport's legacy. Lastly but certainly not least comes "The Hambledon Game, " painted during World War II in 1941.