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THE FREE FORESTERS
The Free Foresters cricket team having just returned from a tour in Holland where the side suffered many injuries with only two players escaping unhurt Date: 1930s
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Cricket Cricketers Escaping Foresters Free Holland Injuries Players Returned Suffered Wandering
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph and relief as The Free Foresters cricket team returns home after a grueling tour in Holland during the 1930s. The Free Foresters, a wandering cricket club based in London, had embarked on this international journey with high spirits and a determination to bring back victory. However, the tour proved to be a challenging one, with numerous injuries plaguing the side. The image shows the jubilant team members, some with bandaged heads and limbs, gathered in front of a quaint Dutch house. The relief on their faces is palpable as they have finally made it back to familiar shores, having survived the trials and tribulations of the tour. Among the injured, only two players, dressed in their cricket whites, remain unscathed. The team's uniforms, bearing the emblem of The Free Foresters, add a sense of camaraderie and tradition to the scene. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and spirit of the team, who despite the hardships, managed to maintain their love for the game and their unity. The Free Foresters' tour of Holland in the 1930s is a fascinating glimpse into the history of cricket and the challenges faced by teams during international tours. This photograph not only captures the essence of the team's triumphant return but also the spirit of adventure and sportsmanship that defined the era.
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