2017
SP5107 : Cricket pavilion, Oxford University Parks
taken 7 years ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Cricket pavilion, Oxford University Parks
The Pavilion, completed in 1881, was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson, one of the most distinguished architects of his generation.
University cricket has been played in the Parks since 1881. It is the only first-class cricket ground in the UK where spectators can watch free of charge. The Pavilion is sited at the same distance from the wicket as the Pavilion is at Lord’s.
It was at the Parks that WG Grace achieved his career-best bowling figures of 10/49 when playing for MCC against Oxford University in June 1886 as well as scoring a century in the same match.
University cricket has been played in the Parks since 1881. It is the only first-class cricket ground in the UK where spectators can watch free of charge. The Pavilion is sited at the same distance from the wicket as the Pavilion is at Lord’s.
It was at the Parks that WG Grace achieved his career-best bowling figures of 10/49 when playing for MCC against Oxford University in June 1886 as well as scoring a century in the same match.
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- Grid Square
- SP5107, 360 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Mark Percy (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 30 March, 2017 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 8 June, 2017
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 515 072 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.6674N 1:15.3125W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 515 072
- View Direction
- Southeast (about 135 degrees)
