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Marylebone Cricket Club

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Marylebone Cricket Club

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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Second Lord's Cricket Ground - Park Road

MCC The second Lord's Cricket Ground, 1811 - 1813, home of MCC, was located c...

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W. G. Grace - Lord's

{On the plaque on the gate pier:} To the memory of William Gilbert Grace, the...

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