Tag Archives: WG Grace

The day Dr Bookless took the wicket of the great WG Grace

CROYDON CHRONICLES: A long career in medicine based at Croydon General Hospital and on Harley Street followed for a sporting young man who, when a student at Guy’s Hospital, once enjoyed a cricket moment of a lifetime. DAVID MORGAN explains … Continue reading

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Croydon cricketer who helped establish game in Melbourne

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: In the baptismal records in Croydon Minster’s archives, DAVID MORGAN has discovered another cricketer who was influential in the early years of the international game – except that Sam Cosstick was playing for the Australians The entry in … Continue reading

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Free guided history walk in Beckenham Cemetery, Jun 19

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