John Willes (cricketer) — John Willes (born 1778 in Headcorn, Kent; died 5 August, 1852 in Staunton, Gloucester) was an English cricketer who, though he made only five known first class appearances, had a significant impact on the game s history and development. Willes… … Wikipedia
John Wells (cricketer) — John Wells (5 January 1760, Wrecclesham, Surrey – 15 February 1835, Wrecclesham) was a famous English cricketer who played for Surrey.Wells was a top class all rounder who batted right handed. He was a fast underarm bowler but it is not known if… … Wikipedia
Beldham — This interesting and unusual name, with variant spellings Beldom, Beldham, Beldum and Beldan, derives from the Anglo French beledame , Old French belle dame , translating as beautiful or fine lady, and was originally given as a complimentary… … Surnames reference
John Wood (cricketer) — For the former Durham cricketer, please see John Wood (cricketer, born 1970) John Wood was the name of two prominent English cricketers during the 18th century. They are often difficult to tell apart and need to be discussed in tandem. One was… … Wikipedia
William Beldham — (born 5 February 1766 in Wrecclesham, just outside Farnham in Surrey; died 20 February 1862 at Tilford, Surrey) was one of the greatest first class cricketers in England during a career that spanned the 1785 to 1821 seasons.ReputationThough… … Wikipedia
1794 English cricket season — In the 1794 English cricket season, Berkshire had the strongest county team. Matches First mentions* John Lambert * Edward Winter * Briden (MCC cricketer) * James Beeston aka Tom Brown (Middlesex) ndash; played 24 matches to 1808 * Rice… … Wikipedia
1795 English cricket season — In the 1795 English cricket season, the enigmatic Thursday Club made its bow. But Samuel Britcher says it was the Middlesex county XI. Matches First mentions* William Barton * Arthur Upton * Charles Warren (Middlesex; amateur) ndash; played 33… … Wikipedia
1792 English cricket season — In the 1792 English cricket season, Kent played Hampshire at Cobham Park, which was Lord Darnley’s estate and the home of the Bligh family. Ninety years later it became the home of the Ashes in the shape of the urn brought back from Australia by… … Wikipedia
1793 English cricket season — In the 1793 English cricket season, Surrey teams defeated All England three times.The secondary sources are sometimes confusing on the subject of the Oldfield Cricket Club at Bray, near Maidenhead in Berkshire. The team featured in several major… … Wikipedia
1801 to 1815 English cricket seasons — This article describes the 1801 to 1815 English cricket seasons which were badly hit by the Napoleonic War. Great Britain put enormous manpower and investment into the war effort and this meant that little of either was available for cricket.The… … Wikipedia
