Cricket's ruling body. Founded when the first match was played at Lord's cricket ground at Dorset Fields on 1st June 1787. Most county clubs at this time were exclusive clubs for titled men, 'amateurs', which employed 'professionals' - men of lower classes who were skilled players.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Marylebone Cricket Club
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Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club This plaque was unveiled by Colin Cowdrey, President...
Second Lord's Cricket Ground - Lisson Grove
MCC The second Lord's Cricket Ground, 1811 - 1813, home of MCC, was located o...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Marylebone Cricket Club
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Second Lord's Cricket Ground - Lisson Grove
MCC The second Lord's Cricket Ground, 1811 - 1813, home of MCC, was located o...
Second Lord's Cricket Ground - Park Road
MCC The second Lord's Cricket Ground, 1811 - 1813, home of MCC, was located c...
W. G. Grace - Lord's
{On the plaque on the gate pier:} To the memory of William Gilbert Grace, the...
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King Cole
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Sam Bartram
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Steve Redgrave
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Chelsea Football Club
Football club based at Stamford Bridge, Fulham. They play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football.
Putney Town Rowing Club
Formed at the Half Moon Hotel in Putney. In 1929 it moved to the small boathouse underneath the Dukes Head Hotel, Putney, which remained its headquarters until 1986 when it moved to an empty boatho...

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