{On the plaque on the gate pier:}
To the memory of William Gilbert Grace, the great cricketer, 1848 - 1915, these gates were erected by the MCC and other friends and admirers.
{Above, inside the wreath:}
WGG
NW8, St John's Wood Road, Lord's Cricket Ground
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
W. G. Grace - Lord's
Cricketer and medical practitioner. Born William Gilbert Grace at Clematis Ho...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
W. G. Grace - Lord's
Cricket's ruling body. Â Founded when the first match was played at Lord's cri...
Architect. Born and brought up in Kent, trained as an architect in London. 18...
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