Cricket Bat Collection

Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Artist: Spy
Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. A portrait of Lord Hawke. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke (1860-1938) captained the Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 28 seasons

Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes, 1927
Players Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes rectangular, convex counter card depicting a cricket ground. In the foreground is a three-quarter length picture of a cricketer walking away from the field as

Victorian Cricket Match, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a bowler bowling out a batsman during a cricket match, at Lords cricket ground between Oxford and Cambridge. c.1870

Alfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Creator: John Corbett Anderson
Alfred Mynn, 1852, (1947). Portrait of English cricketer Alfred Mynn (1807-1861). From " English Cricket", by Neville Cardus. [Collins, London, 1947]

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

An engraving showing the correct method of playing forward (left) and back (right) in cricket, 19th century
5311155 An engraving showing the correct method of playing forward (left) and back (right) in cricket, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Creator: Unknown
"The Parish Beadle" - painted by Sir David Wilkie, R.A. - from the National Gallery, 1856. Engraving of a painting

Cricket - drawn by Duncan, 1850. Creator: Duncan
Cricket - drawn by Duncan, 1850. The Cricket season commences late in May, and is, therefore, now in full force. Cricket has its changes as well as all other things mundane

Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Cricket as Played in the Artillery Ground, London, 1785, (1947). A game of cricket being played at Finsbury (now in north London)

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

Tossing for Innings, 19th century (1912). Artist: Henry Dixon
Tossing for Innings, 19th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

The oldest cricket bat known, 1912. The bat, which was presented to Surrey County Cricket Club by a Mr FM Buckland, is inscribed J.C, 1729

Pupils of Eston Park School who have chosen for national teams in their respective sports. They are (L-R) Claire Vinter (cricket) Caroline Fish (roller skating)

Rotarians from India visiting Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1993
Four overseas visitors from Southern India on an International Rotary Club study exchange were treated to dinner by their counterparts of the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel

International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
International Cricket Match at Kennington Oval, late 19th century. Male spectators at a cricket match at the Oval cricket ground in Lambeth, south London

Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Lords Cricket Ground, 19th century. Thomas Lord opened his first ground in Marylebone, London, in May 1787. In 1814 the ground moved to its current site in St Johns Wood

The Rival Captains, 1906. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke of Towton (1860-1938) and Harry Meyer Archibald Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery (1882-1974)

The fight in the school grounds
LLM456238 The fight in the school grounds by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight in the school grounds)

Young Girl with Crop and Cricket Bat, n. d. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Young Girl with Crop and Cricket Bat, n.d

Charles (Robin) Langton Clarke, 1864. Creator: Lewis Carroll
Charles (Robin) Langton Clarke, 1864. Albumen print

The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family
989314 The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Bridges, John (fl.1818-54); 90.9x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Village School in Bedfordshire (oil on canvas)
CH251453 A Village School in Bedfordshire (oil on canvas) by Morgan, John (1823-86); 55.8x91.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Edward Currie Holding a Cricket Bat, 1830 (pencil and watercolour)
651894 Portrait of Edward Currie Holding a Cricket Bat, 1830 (pencil and watercolour) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); 28.3x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A. E. Stoddart, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds
HJA328338 A.E. Stoddart, from Famous Cricketers and Cricket Grounds, published by Hudson and Kearns, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Pair of Staffordshire pottery cricketers reputed to represent George Parr
BON17937 Pair of Staffordshire pottery cricketers reputed to represent George Parr and Julius Caesar (ceramic) by English School

Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut)
3075743 Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape good luck card of two cricket bats, a wicket and a cricket ball
3605832 A Victorian die-cut shape good luck card of two cricket bats, a wicket and a cricket ball, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Temptation, or Bleeding the Freshman
CW14157 Temptation, or Bleeding the Freshman by Collinson, James (1825-81); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

His First Birthday
MAL37680 His First Birthday by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Amusing animals (litho)
6014395 Amusing animals (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusing animals. Illustration from The Boys Own Annual (The Boys Own Paper Office, London)

Portrait of a youth holding a cricket bat and ball with his pet black
476099 Portrait of a youth holding a cricket bat and ball with his pet black and white springer spaniel in a clearing by a wooded landscape (oil on canvas) by Barron

The Boy with a Bat: Walter Hawkesworth Fawkes, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
470231 The Boy with a Bat: Walter Hawkesworth Fawkes, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 120x99 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Sir William FitzHerbert as a boy
SRF77282 Sir William FitzHerbert as a boy by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97) (follower of); 165x108 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Les Botham and Marie Botham. Parents of Ian Botham. December 1987

Bobby Robson England manager and Micky Stewart 1987 the England Cricket manager Bobby Robson England football manager pictured with his cricket counterpart Micky Stewart circa 1987

Children playing Cricket 25th May 1955

A Game of Cricket (The Royal Academy Club in Marylebone Fields, now Regents Park); A Game of Cricket; The Royal Academy Club in Marylebone Fields, between 1790 and 1799. after Francis Hayman

C. Taylor, Esq. 1844. Creator: Unknown
C. Taylor, Esq. 1844. Cricketer wearing a top hat to bat. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Entrance to the Playing Fields, c1870. Eton College independent boarding school in Berkshire, England, was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Jack Hobbs, c1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Jack Hobbs, c1923, (1935). English cricketer Sir John Berry Hobbs (1882-1963) played for Surrey from 1905 until 1934 and played 61 test matches for England

Fuller Pilch, c1850s. Creator: Unknown
Fuller Pilch, c1850s. Portrait of English cricketer Fuller Pilch (1804-1870), right-handed batsman described as the greatest batsman ever known until the appearance of W. G. Grace

Ranji, 1897. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Ranji, 1897. Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Jadeja (1872-1933), also known as Ranji, was ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar as Maharaja Jam Saheb

The Croucher, 1901. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
The Croucher, 1901. English cricketer Gilbert Laird Jessop (1874-1955) played for Cambridge University, Gloucestershire, and England, and was Wisden Cricketer of the Year for 1898. [London, 1901]

Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke (1860-1938) captained the Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 28 seasons

Cricket, 1877. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Cricket, 1877. Gloucestershire and England cricketer William Gilbert WG Grace (1848-1915) was one of the most iconic figures in the history of English cricket

John Wisden, c1850s. Creator: Unknown
John Wisden, c1850s. Portrait of English cricketer John Wisden (1826-1884), founder of " Wisden Cricketers Almanack", at Lords cricket ground in London

A Flanneled Fighter, 1902. Creator: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
A Flanneled Fighter, 1902. British cricketer, soldier and politician Stanley Jackson (1870-1947). In 1927 Jackson was appointed Governor of Bengal. [London, 1902]

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From the historic grounds of Yorkshire Cricket to the timeless artistry captured by Spy in 1892, the cricket bat has been an integral part of this beloved sport for centuries. As depicted in Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes' advertisement from 1927, it symbolizes a gentleman's game that transcends time. Intriguingly, even Victorian England embraced cricket with fervor, as seen in the enchanting depiction of a 19th-century match. The legendary Alfred Mynn's prowess with the bat is immortalized by John Corbett Anderson's artwork from 1852. One cannot discuss cricket without mentioning Dr WG Grace, whose elegant strokes and impeccable technique are beautifully portrayed by WA Rouch in his depiction of Grace playing for London County Cricket Club around 1899. This iconic image captures both the skill and grace (no pun intended) associated with this remarkable cricketer. Delving further into history, we discover a glimpse into how cricket was played at London's Artillery Ground back in 1785. Though its creator remains unknown, this artwork showcases early iterations of the sport that would evolve over time. The spirit of competition is evident through Henry Dixon's portrayal of tossing for innings during the 19th century. This ritualistic moment sets the stage for thrilling matches where fortunes can change on a whim. Cricket also serves as a bridge between cultures, as exemplified when Rotarians from India visited Lostwithiel in Cornwall during March 1993. It highlights how this sport unites people across borders and fosters camaraderie among nations. International matches held at Kennington Oval have always attracted passionate crowds since their inception in late-19th century England. These contests epitomize sportsmanship and showcase talent on an international stage. Lastly, Lords Cricket Ground stands as an enduring symbol of tradition and excellence within cricket circles worldwide. Its rich history dates back to the 19th century and continues to be a hallowed ground for players and fans alike.