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"W. G. Grace: A Legendary Cricketer and a Timeless Inspiration" Step into the world of W. G

Background imageWg Collection: Edinburgh: From St. Margarets Loch, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Edinburgh: From St. Margarets Loch, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Edinburgh: From St. Margarets Loch, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Design staff of W G Tarrant of Byfleet, Surrey

Design staff of W G Tarrant of Byfleet, Surrey
Design staff of W.G. Tarrant of Byfleet, Surrey, in March 1918. W.G. Tarrant is the man with the beard in the centre of the back row

Background imageWg Collection: W. G. GRACE

W. G. GRACE
The legendary cricketer, Dr. W.G. Grace poised with his bat

Background imageWg Collection: Scarborough, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Scarborough, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Scarborough, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Launceston, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Launceston, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Launceston, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: W. G. Grace batting at Gravesend, 1913

W. G. Grace batting at Gravesend, 1913
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915) batting in the Gravesend vs. Eltham cricket match, held at Gravesend cricket ground, 1913

Background imageWg Collection: Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C

Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut. Colonel Mussenden, 8th Hussars; Colonel Seager, 8th Hussars; EH Woodham

Background imageWg Collection: Warwickshire Cricket Club - 1888

Warwickshire Cricket Club - 1888
Sketches at the County Ground, Edgbaston, Birmingham - the home of Warwickshire CC. The main pavilion is shown in the centre

Background imageWg Collection: Grace, Jones & Jephson

Grace, Jones & Jephson
Three county cricket captains, from left - Mr A.O. Jones, Dr W.G. Grace and Mr. D.L.A. Jephson

Background imageWg Collection: Barnard Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Barnard Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Barnard Castle, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Venice: The Salute from S. Giorgio Maggiore, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Venice: The Salute from S. Giorgio Maggiore, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Venice: The Salute from S. Giorgio Maggiore, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Lausanne, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Lausanne, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Lausanne, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: The Crook of the Lune, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

The Crook of the Lune, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
The Crook of the Lune. 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: On the Lake at Petworth - Evening, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

On the Lake at Petworth - Evening, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
On the Lake at Petworth - Evening, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Tells Chapel, Fluelen, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Tells Chapel, Fluelen, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Tells Chapel, Fluelen, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Bellinzona: From the Road to Locarno, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Bellinzona: From the Road to Locarno, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Bellinzona: From the Road to Locarno, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 1930

The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 1930
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Background imageWg Collection: The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 1930

The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 1930
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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

Background imageWg Collection: W G Grace

W G Grace
William Gilbert Grace playing cricket at Chesterfield, 10 August 1904 Date: 10th August 1904

Background imageWg Collection: Dr. W. G. Grace at the Wicket, 1898

Dr. W. G. Grace at the Wicket, 1898
Photograph of Dr. William Gilbert Grace (1848-1915), arguably the finest cricketer of his era, who scored 126 first-class centuries while playing for England and Gloucestershire

Background imageWg Collection: Gloucestershire County Cricket Team, 1892

Gloucestershire County Cricket Team, 1892
Photograph of Gloucestershire County Cricket team for the 1892 season. Back row, left to right: J.Smith (scorer), E. Sainsbury, S.A.P. Kitcat, Roberts, Murch, Painter

Background imageWg Collection: WILLIAM GILBERT GRACE (1848-1915). English cricketer. Caricature lithograph, 1877

WILLIAM GILBERT GRACE (1848-1915). English cricketer. Caricature lithograph, 1877, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

Background imageWg Collection: Wg Cdr R D Romanis gives Queen Elizabeth II a tour

Wg Cdr R D Romanis gives Queen Elizabeth II a tour
Wg Cdr R.D. Romanis shows Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh a de Havilland Firestreak infra-red, air-to-air guided missile on Gloster Javelin F(AW) 2, XA633. 1957. Date: 1957

Background imageWg Collection: Match of Bowls at Crystal Palace, London, 1901

Match of Bowls at Crystal Palace, London, 1901
Illustration showing a match of bowls at the Crystal Palace in London during June 1901. The players shown are (from left to right) Dr. W.G. Grace (large beard), Mr. John Young (Australia), Mr. J.W

Background imageWg Collection: Famous cricketers

Famous cricketers (Ian Botham, Viv Richards, Gary Sobers, Geoff Boycott, WG Grace, Shane Warne, Jack Russell, Freddie Flintoff, Dickie Bird) -

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

Background imageWg Collection: Norham Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Norham Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Norham Castle, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Lulworth Cove, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Lulworth Cove, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Lulworth Cove, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Stonehenge: Sunset, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Stonehenge: Sunset, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Stonehenge: Sunset, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Lucerne, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Lucerne, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Lucerne, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Wg Cdr Walter F. Gibb DSO DFC, Bristol test pilot, alon?

Wg Cdr Walter F. Gibb DSO DFC, Bristol test pilot, alon?
Wg Cdr Walter F. Gibb DSO DFC, Bristol test pilot, alongside Bristol Brigand RH297 at the 1947 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Radlett on 14 September. Date: 1947

Background imageWg Collection: Cowes, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Cowes, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Cowes, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: The Lake of Nemi, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

The Lake of Nemi, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
The Lake of Nemi, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Zurich, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Zurich, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Zurich, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageWg Collection: Westland WG. 13 Lynx Mk. 4 812

Westland WG. 13 Lynx Mk. 4 812
Aeronavale - Westland WG.13 Lynx Mk.4 812, at Yeovil before delivery. Date: circa 1984

Background imageWg Collection: Westland WG. 13 Lynx G-BEAD

Westland WG. 13 Lynx G-BEAD
Westland WG.13 Lynx G-BEAD (msn WA00-001, ex XW835), of Westland Helicopters Limited, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held between 5-12 September 1976

Background imageWg Collection: Westland WG. 13 Lynx Mk. 2(FN) 267

Westland WG. 13 Lynx Mk. 2(FN) 267
Aeronavale - Westland WG.13 Lynx Mk.2(FN) 267 (msn 051), at Valkenburg Naval Air Base in September 1997. (Aeronavale - Aeronautique Navale - French Naval Aviation) Date: 1997

Background imageWg Collection: WA, WB, WC, WD, Henry, WE, WF, WG, WH, WJ, WK (chromolitho)

WA, WB, WC, WD, Henry, WE, WF, WG, WH, WJ, WK (chromolitho)
984329 WA, WB, WC, WD, Henry, WE, WF, WG, WH, WJ, WK (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: WA, WB, WC, WD, Henry, WE, WF, WG, WH, WJ, WK)

Background imageWg Collection: The Cricketing Season of 1901 (engraving)

The Cricketing Season of 1901 (engraving)
1593699 The Cricketing Season of 1901 (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cricketing Season of 1901, the Match between the MCC and Leicestershire at Lord s)

Background imageWg Collection: W G Graces Jubilee Match, Lord s, 1898

W G Graces Jubilee Match, Lord s, 1898
The Gentlemens Cricket Team, W G Graces Jubilee Match, Lords Cricket Ground, 1898. 1898

Background imageWg Collection: Plate commemoration, W G Grace, Century of Centuries

Plate commemoration, W G Grace, Century of Centuries
Plate commemoration of the cricketer W G Grace, Century of Centuries. 1895

Background imageWg Collection: de Havilland DH. 110 WG240 2nd prototype

de Havilland DH. 110 WG240 2nd prototype
de Havilland DH.110 WG240 2nd prototype at the 1952 SBAC Farnborough air-show, (1-7 September). WG 240 was flown by test pilot John Derry in the air display from 1-5 September

Background imageWg Collection: George W. Whistler, 1800-1849, 1841-60. Creator: William G Jackman

George W. Whistler, 1800-1849, 1841-60. Creator: William G Jackman
George W. Whistler, 1800-1849, 1841-60

Background imageWg Collection: CRICKETER, QUAIFE

CRICKETER, QUAIFE
W.G. QUAIFE CRICKETER - WARWICKSHIRE Date: 1872-1951

Background imageWg Collection: RC-135U at Fairford

RC-135U at Fairford
Boeing RC-135U Stratotanker 64-14849 (OF) from the 55th WG/343rd RS of the United States Air Force, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

Background imageWg Collection: Learjet C-21A at Fairford

Learjet C-21A at Fairford
Learjet C-21A 84-0085 of the 86th WG/58th AS, United States Air Force, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

Background imageWg Collection: Stratofortress at Fairford

Stratofortress at Fairford
Boeing B-52H Stratofortress 60-0001 (LA) 2nd WG/2Oth BS USAF at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993



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"W. G. Grace: A Legendary Cricketer and a Timeless Inspiration" Step into the world of W. G. Grace, an iconic figure in cricket history whose legacy continues to captivate fans worldwide. From his remarkable achievements on the pitch to his enduring influence off it, Grace's impact remains unparalleled. In 1909, JMW Turner immortalized Launceston and Scarborough, two picturesque locations that witnessed Grace's brilliance firsthand. These paintings serve as a testament to the indelible mark he left on these places. Grace was not alone in his pursuit of excellence; he formed an unforgettable trio with Jones & Jephson, their camaraderie fueling Warwickshire Cricket Club's success in 1888. Together they epitomized teamwork and sportsmanship. The image of W. G. Grace batting at Gravesend in 1913 captures his unwavering determination and unmatched skill at the crease, and is a snapshot frozen in time that showcases why he was considered one of cricket's greatest batsmen. Beyond cricket, another historic event resonates with Grace's name—the Balaklava Banquet during the Crimean War—a gathering where survivors celebrated their resilience amidst adversity. Just like them, W. G. 's tenacity knew no bounds. Turner also painted Barnard Castle—an enchanting scene that echoes both beauty and grace—much like our protagonist himself. His presence transcended boundaries, captivating even artists' imaginations. Venice beckons us through Turner's brushstrokes—a city known for its grandeur—and here we find "The Salute from S. Giorgio Maggiore. " In this masterpiece lies a reflection of how W. G. 's career elevated him to legendary status within the sporting realm. Lausanne holds yet another connection to our hero—another painting by Turner transports us there—a place where dreams are realized and champions are made; much like how W. G. 's journey unfolded. Even beyond the realm of sports, W. G.