- Mitcham Cricket Club
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Mitcham Cricket Club pavilion, note the green itself is behind the photographer.
Photo credit: Peter TrimmingMitcham Cricket Club is reported by The Independent to be the oldest cricket club in existence, with the club having been playing cricket on Mitcham Cricket Green since 1685.[1] Mitcham club were also reportedly watched by Lord Nelson during his time in the area.[2][3] The club has provided three players for the England cricket team, fast bowler Tom Richardson; batsman Andy Sandham; and wicketkeeper Herbert Strudwick.[4] The ladies team was the local club for Molly Hide, who captained England for 17 years and later became president of the Women's Cricket Association. [5][6]
References
- ^ Shaw, Phil (July 13, 2003). "Cricket: After 400 years, history is made next to the A323". The Independent. pp. 12. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20020713/ai_n12629473. Retrieved 2007-02-06. "Mitcham Green has been in continual use as a cricket venue for 317 years"
- ^ Clyde, Alexander (June 3, 2005). "Mitcham add a new chapter to the Green's rich cricket history". Evening Standard. pp. 81. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4153/is_20050603/ai_n14653285. Retrieved 2007-02-06.M
- ^ "Mitcham Cricket Ground". Heritage Sites. London Borough of Merton. 18 October 2006. http://www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/history-heritage/heritage-sites/mitcham_cricket_ground.htm. Retrieved 2007-02-06.
- ^ Shaw, Phil (July 13, 2003). "Cricket: After 400 years, history is made next to the A323". The Independent. pp. 12. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20020713/ai_n12629473. Retrieved 2007-02-06.
- ^ Flint, Rachael Heyhoe (September 14, 1995). "Obituary: Molly Hide A flashing blade in far pavilions". The Guardian. pp. 015.
- ^ "Molly Hide;Obituary". The Times. September 14, 1995. pp. 1.
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