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Mote Park, Maidstone
Kent playing Sussex during the annual Maidstone festival week at the Mote Park Ground. The ground was used by Kent for the annual cricket week until the end of 2005 Date: July 1937
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Cricket Festival Maidstone Mote Week 1937
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1. Title: A Blissful Summer's Day at Mote Park: Kent vs. Sussex in the Annual Cricket Festival Week, 1937 2.. This photograph transports us back in time to a sun-soaked summer's day in 1937 at Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent. The scene is set during the annual cricket festival week, an eagerly anticipated event that brought together local communities and cricket enthusiasts from both Kent and Sussex. Mote Park, with its picturesque lake and lush greenery, served as the perfect backdrop for this friendly inter-county competition. The ground, now a cherished piece of local history, was the proud home of Kent cricket team during this period, hosting the annual cricket week until the end of 2005. In this image, we see a serene moment captured in the game, with Sussex players in deep concentration as they prepare to bowl to their Kent counterparts. The sun casts a warm glow over the field, creating a tranquil atmosphere that belies the intensity of the competition unfolding before us. The annual cricket festival week at Mote Park was a beloved tradition that brought together families, friends, and cricket lovers from across the region. The event provided an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Mote Park, engage in friendly competition, and foster a sense of community spirit. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the rich history of cricket in Kent and the enduring allure of Mote Park. It serves as a reminder of simpler times, when the joy of the game and the beauty of nature were the true focuses of community events.
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