Cricket Stump Collection

Victorian Cricket Match, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a bowler bowling out a batsman during a cricket match, at Lords cricket ground between Oxford and Cambridge. c.1870

Humours of the Siege, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902.]

Mr. Maclaren Batting, c1900, (1910). Archibald Campbell MacLaren (1871-1944), English cricket player. From The Strand Magazine. [George Newnes Ltd. London, 1910]

Boys playing cricket in Parliament Hill Fields, London, 1926-1927. A print from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, Amalgamated Press, London, 1926-1927

Cricket, 1923. Professional Coach: You ll be all right, Sir, once you begin to time em. And as for that fast one that whizzes past yer ear ole - why you ll treat it like money from ome

Cricket - Capital Practice for the Round Bowling of the Period, 1859. This cartoon shows cricket practice being enlivened by the use of a cannon to replace the more traditional bowler

Ceiba tree, rainforest, Peten, Guatemala, Central America

Wicket

Leg before wicket

Section of cricket field, wickets at either end

Porcelain Mushroom or Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella mucida)

Old beech tree in the Wienerwald or Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

European herring gull (Larus argentatus) perched on a tree trunk

Buzzard (Buteo buteo) landing, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Not Cricket
6th July 1906: An abortive attempt to improve cricket by playing with a tennis racquet and six stumps; named Vigoro, it is being practised on Radlett Heath

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

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Stepping back in time to the Victorian era, where cricket stumps stood tall and proud on the lush green fields. The 19th century witnessed thrilling matches that captivated audiences with their skill and passion for this beloved sport. In the early 1900s, amidst the 'Humours of the Siege', a unique form of cricket emerged, showcasing resilience and camaraderie during challenging times. Mr. Maclaren's batting prowess was legendary around c1900, leaving spectators in awe as he effortlessly sent balls flying across the field. Fast forward to 1910 when young boys gathered at Parliament Hill Fields in London, their laughter echoing through the air as they played an exhilarating game of cricket. Their youthful energy infused every stroke and catch with pure joy. The year 1923 brought another exciting chapter to cricket history, as players showcased their skills on a grand stage. With each swing of the bat or precise delivery by bowlers, they demonstrated why this sport had become a national obsession. Cricket has always been about technique and strategy; even back in 1859 when it was considered 'Capital Practice for Round Bowling. ' Players honed their skills meticulously while aiming to hit those elusive wickets at either end of the field. Amidst picturesque landscapes like Peten's rainforest in Guatemala, Central America, cricketers found solace under towering Ceiba trees. Nature embraced them as they battled it out on these enchanting grounds. Yet sometimes nature itself intervened - just like leg before wicket decisions that left players pondering over missed opportunities or celebrating triumphant dismissals. Cricket is a game where every decision matters. A section of any cricket field would be incomplete without its iconic wickets standing tall against all odds. These three wooden poles symbolize determination and serve as targets for both batsmen and bowlers alike. Just like porcelain mushrooms dotting forest floors add charm to nature's canvas, cricket stumps add character to the game.