Lord's Firsts

200 Years of Making History at Lord’s Cricket Ground

Nonfiction, Sports, Cricket
Cover of the book Lord's Firsts by Philip Barker, Amberley Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Philip Barker ISBN: 9781445633299
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Publication: May 15, 2014
Imprint: Amberley Publishing Language: English
Author: Philip Barker
ISBN: 9781445633299
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication: May 15, 2014
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Language: English

Since 1858 cricketers from all over the world have dreamed of performing beneath the unchanging gaze of Father Time. Their adventures are to be found in these pages, in this wonderful tribute to the home of cricket. A fascinating insight into the history of Lord's. IMRAN KHAN Lord's Cricket Ground, referred to by many as the 'home of cricket', has become a Mecca for cricket fans the world over. Lord's is steeped in cricketing and sporting history. The year 2014 will mark 200 years since Thomas Lord rolled up the turf at the previous grounds and set them down on today's site, which has become the most revered cricketing arena in the world. The history of the ground is related in Lord's Firsts, a series of sporting firsts including the longest running rivalry in cricket - Eton v. Harrow, the first varsity match of 1827, the earliest Test cricket at Lord's in 1884, the first Sunday league match, the first one-day international and the only time a batsman cleared the pavilion. Other sporting events are also touched on, such as baseball during the First World War and the 2012 Olympics.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since 1858 cricketers from all over the world have dreamed of performing beneath the unchanging gaze of Father Time. Their adventures are to be found in these pages, in this wonderful tribute to the home of cricket. A fascinating insight into the history of Lord's. IMRAN KHAN Lord's Cricket Ground, referred to by many as the 'home of cricket', has become a Mecca for cricket fans the world over. Lord's is steeped in cricketing and sporting history. The year 2014 will mark 200 years since Thomas Lord rolled up the turf at the previous grounds and set them down on today's site, which has become the most revered cricketing arena in the world. The history of the ground is related in Lord's Firsts, a series of sporting firsts including the longest running rivalry in cricket - Eton v. Harrow, the first varsity match of 1827, the earliest Test cricket at Lord's in 1884, the first Sunday league match, the first one-day international and the only time a batsman cleared the pavilion. Other sporting events are also touched on, such as baseball during the First World War and the 2012 Olympics.

More books from Amberley Publishing

Cover of the book Confectionery in Yorkshire Through Time by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Secret Stratford-upon-Avon by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Warminster Through Time by Philip Barker
Cover of the book A-Z of Swansea by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Merthyr Tydfil Through Time by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Wallasey Through Time by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Titanic Scandal: The Trial of the Mount Temple by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Harwich & Dovercourt Through Time by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Devonport Through Time by Philip Barker
Cover of the book The Channel Islands at War by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Prehistoric Gloucestershire by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Celtic Saints In Their Landscape by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Citizens of Hope and Glory: A Story of Progressive Rock by Philip Barker
Cover of the book Dolls' Houses by Philip Barker
Cover of the book In & Around the North York Moors Through Time by Philip Barker
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy