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Cricket - Glamorgan County Cricket Club. The turf of the Arms Park cricket ground
Cricket - Glamorgan County Cricket Club. The turf of the Arms Park cricket ground upon which so many great players played has been cut ready to be removed for the transfer of the club rugby ground. It is expected that the rugby field will be available for use to the Cardiff club in two years time, while the new cricket ground at Sophia gardens will be in use next May. Nov 1996. Western Mail and Echo copyright image
Western Mail
Mirrorpix
Cardiff
Wales
160715SportsGrounds
Media ID 21924622
© Mirrorpix
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Cricket - Glamorgan County Cricket Club - A Bittersweet Farewell to Arms Park
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. In this print from the 1990s, we witness a poignant moment in the history of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. The image showcases the iconic turf of the Arms Park cricket ground, which has been meticulously cut and prepared for removal. This significant step marks the transfer of the club's rugby ground, symbolizing both an end and a new beginning. The Arms Park cricket ground holds cherished memories as it served as a hallowed playing field for numerous legendary cricketers throughout its existence. Now, with heavy hearts but hopeful anticipation, preparations are underway to transform this historic site into a rugby field that will be available for use by Cardiff club in two years' time. However, amidst these changes lies excitement for what lies ahead. As mentioned in this evocative caption, plans are already set in motion for a brand-new cricket ground at Sophia Gardens. With completion expected next May, fans eagerly await witnessing their beloved sport flourish once again on fresh green pitches. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how sports can intertwine with our emotions and shape our communities. It captures not only physical transformations but also the intangible spirit that permeates through sporting venues like Arms Park – forever etching themselves into our collective memory.
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