George Finch, 9th Earl of Winchilsea — KG PC FRS (4 November 1752 – 2 August 1826) was one of the most significant figures in the history of cricket. He was the son of William Finch (1731 – 25 December 1766), who was in turn the son of Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham (1647–1730) … Wikipedia
George T Boult — (dates of birth and death unknown, probably from Maidenhead in Berkshire) was a noted English cricketer of the late 18th century who was a member of the Hambledon Club.Boult was an amateur player who was involved in organising matches as well as… … 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
1800 English cricket season — The 1800 English cricket season is one of the more difficult years to analyse because of several matches involving town clubs like Rochester, Woolwich, Homerton, Richmond, Storrington, Montpelier and Thames Ditton. Matches First mentions* Joseph… … 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
White Conduit Club — The White Conduit Club, although short lived, was perhaps the most significant club in cricket history for it bridged the gulf between the rural and rustic Hambledon era and the new, modern and metropolitan era of MCC and Lord s, the two entities … Wikipedia
1790 English cricket season — Samuel Britcher’s scorecards (to 1805) started in the 1790 English cricket season. The works of Mr Britcher have not been readily available and it is only recently that they have been studied in any depth, especially by Keith Warsop. Mr Britcher… … 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
History of English amateur cricket — The history of English amateur cricket describes the concept and importance of amateur players in English cricket. The amateur was not merely someone who played cricket in his spare time but a particular type of first class cricketer who existed… … Wikipedia
1789 English cricket season — In the 1789 English cricket season, while Hampshire played Kent on Windmill Down, the Storming of the Bastille was taking place in Paris and the French Revolution ended the first cricket overseas tour before it even began. Matches Other events… … Wikipedia
