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The Old Time Match, 1953
On 30 May 1953, a special match was played at Broadfhalfpenny Down, the cradle of cricket, featuring a team from Commercial Union,...
Dave Henderson
Jan 16, 2024
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Cricketing Stamps
Commemorative postage stamps have long been used to celebrate sporting events, including cricket, to provide a unique visual narrative of...
Dave Henderson
Jan 15, 2024
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The Glory of Village Cricket
With just 100 days to go until the 2024 season, here are some of the memories from the past 2 seasons at Broadhalfpenny Down.
Dave Henderson
Jan 14, 2024
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From the archive - Brigands Herefordshire Tour 2006
By Graham Peach Ice Cold for Andrew in First Win at Woolhope In a 12-a-side, 40 over contest the tour got under way in bright, breezy...
Brigands CC
Jan 10, 2024
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Opportunity to become a Groundsperson at the Cradle of Cricket
One of the nicest men in cricket, Harry Bates, has decided to retire from his Honorary Groundsperson role at Broadhalfpenny Down at the...
Dave Henderson
Jan 10, 2024
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Happy New Year from the Cradle of Cricket
Unlike in 1929, 2000, and 2022 ... there is no New Year's Day cricket at Broadhalfpenny Down in 2024 but we would like to wish all...
Dave Henderson
Jan 1, 2024
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A Grand Day Out at Broadhalfpenny Down
Scottish explorer Susan Calman visited Broadhalfpenny Down as part of her Grand Days Out series on Channel 5. She was given a quick...
Brigands CC
Dec 13, 2023
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Cricket District Most Beautiful Grounds Calendar
Our friends at Cricket District have produced a stunning Calendar for 2024 featuring the 12 most beautiful grounds they have visited....
Brigands CC
Dec 9, 2023
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2024 Fixture List
There is an art to curating a fixture list for a cricket season. Welcoming back old cricketing friends and foes, making the ground...
Brigands CC
Dec 9, 2023
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