Lancashire Cricket Club

Lancashire Cricket Club

Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester is home to the Lancashire County Cricket Club Museum.

Lancashire cricket history dates back to the Manchester Cricket Club, set up in the early 19th century. The county side was established in 1864.

On show are some of the finest trophies in the cricket world presented by players from the 1820's, some silver tankards from 1738, paintings, scores, rules of the game and some memorabillia from the early development of cricket, including some of the earliest cricket statistics in existence. 

Amongst the displays are early team photographs, silver trophies, scrapbooks, caps, and cncket balls belonging to famous players who performed memorable feats for their County. Ceramics portray the earliest greats like Mynn, Felix and Parr. Items associated with W.G.Grace, the most famous of early English cricketers, have been presented by his relatives.

 
Venue Category: 
Sports Stadia
Activities provided: 
Exhibitions
Guided Tour
Workshops
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Citizenship
History
Physical Education
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Early Years (2-4)
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Venue Address: 
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 0PX
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
0161 ​282 4000
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