Cricket Field Collection

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

The Summer Term at Harrow, the Cricket-Field and Bathing-Place (engraving)
1047507 The Summer Term at Harrow, the Cricket-Field and Bathing-Place (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Summer Term at Harrow)

Humours of the Cricket-Field (engraving)
1053702 Humours of the Cricket-Field (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humours of the Cricket-Field)

Cricket Field (b / w photo)
6012980 Cricket Field (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket Field. Illustration for Wimbourne Minster and Neighbourhood (J J Hobbs, c 1895)

East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 6

Victorian schoolboys at a cricket match
A group of Victorian schoolboys at a cricket match. From " Two Scapegraces: A School Story" by Walter Rhoades and illustrated by Walter W Buckley

Illustration depicting men playing cricket, 19th century
Illustration depicting men playing cricket

People playing cricket, (B&W)

Worthing Old Grammarians Cricket Team, July 1935 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N11726

Wicket keeper, batters and umpire on cricket field

Section of cricket field, wickets at either end

Cricket ground

Cricket Fans
August 1926: Crowds rush on to the pitch at the Oval cricket ground after England had regained the ashes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Step back in time to the 19th century, where Victorian cricket matches were a sight to behold on the lush green cricket field. The Summer Term at Harrow was not complete without the excitement of this beloved sport, as depicted in the engraving "The Summer Term at Harrow, the Cricket-Field and Bathing-Place. " The Humours of the Cricket-Field also came alive through another enchanting engraving, showcasing the camaraderie and competitive spirit that filled every match. In an era captured by black and white photography, a timeless image of a cricket field emerges from East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 6 Map. This snapshot transports us to simpler times when men gathered for leisurely matches amidst picturesque surroundings. Even schoolboys eagerly participated in these games, their youthful enthusiasm adding charm to each encounter. Illustrations from the 19th century further illustrate how deeply ingrained cricket was within society. From Growing London's Sketches in the Western Suburbs to Shrewsbury's depiction in The Great Schools of England engraving, it becomes evident that this sport united people across different regions and backgrounds. Cricket wasn't limited to prestigious institutions or grand cities; it reached even small communities like Worthing Old Grammarians Cricket Team. Their dedication showcased how this game transcended boundaries and brought people together under one common passion. On any given day at a typical cricket field, you would witness various key players: wicket keepers poised with anticipation, batters strategizing their next move, and umpires ensuring fair play prevails throughout. With wickets standing tall at either end of the pitch—a section so crucial yet simple—it symbolizes both opportunity and challenge for those who step onto its hallowed ground.