A bust of Dickie Bird. Image: Jed Leicester
Lord's Cricket Ground is so historic that it supports at least 50 memorials. A new book reveals their fascinating history.
Lord’s Cricket Ground was established by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at its current site in 1814, and has since become known as the ‘Home of Cricket’. Within its walls (and without), Lord’s contains many memorials honouring cricket’s history and the MCC members and cricketers associated with this famous old ground.
In his new book — Lord's Cricket Ground in 50 Memorials — Lord's tour guide Steven Miell lifts the lid on a half-century of such items, from busts and statues, to commemorative gates, to war memorials and even a Royal Charter.
Below, he has chosen two favourites to bowl you over... 48 more where these came from.
