#ground development

2 incidents tagged

The Oval and Lord's — Ground Improvements Shape Victorian Cricket's Showplaces, 1860s

Surrey CCC and MCC

1864-04-01

Through the 1860s both The Oval and Lord's underwent significant improvements to their playing surfaces, pavilions and spectator facilities, reflecting the growing commercial importance of county cricket and the ambition of the MCC and Surrey CCC to provide grounds worthy of the game's premier events. The improvements established both grounds' physical forms that would be recognisable for decades.

#overarm-era#early-county-cricket#1860s

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Trent Bridge and the County Ground Revolution — Victorian Cricket's Infrastructure Built, 1860s

Nottinghamshire CCC and county cricket administration

1863-04-01

Trent Bridge underwent significant improvements through the 1860s as Nottinghamshire county cricket consolidated its position as one of England's strongest counties. The ground that William Clarke had developed from the 1830s was enlarged, a proper pavilion constructed, and the playing surface improved to a standard that attracted major representative fixtures. The Trent Bridge of the 1860s was the prototype of the modern county ground.

#overarm-era#early-county-cricket#1860s