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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/4/32/5
Former ReferenceD5459/2/69
TitleA Cricket Match Extraordinary
Date[Oct 1811]
DescriptionA cricket match, in which all the players are women. On the right are the spectators and in the background is a refreshments tent called the ' JOLLY CRICKETERS'. On the far left is a kiln.
Available on CD 166.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistEngraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)
Engraver: Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information96

Series title:
Rural Sports

Text reads:
'On Wenesday [sic] October 3rd 1811 a singular Cricket Match took place at Balls Pond Newington. The players were 22 women, 11 Hampshire against 11 Surrey. The Match was made between two Amateur Noblemen of the respective Counties for 500 Guineas a side. The Performers in the Contest were of all Ages and Sizes.'

Date based on Grego ii 214
Physical DescriptionHand-coloured print. Size 420 x 270 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteBM Sat 11790
TermCricket
Sport
Women
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A Cricket Match Extraordinary

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