History

A Chronicle Of The History Of Nelson Cricket Club

By Derek Metcalfe

Chapter One - The Formation
Chapter Two - The Birth Of The Lancashire League
Chapter Three - The First Of The Big Professionals
Chapter Four - War Stops Play
Chapter Five - The Twenties
Chapter Six - Constantine - The Legend
Chapter Seven - Wartime Cricket
Chapter Eight - The Fifties
Chapter Nine - The Sixties
Chapter Ten - The Start Of Overs Cricket
Chapter Eleven - Batting Records Broken
Chapter Twelve - The Championship Returns
Chapter Thirteen - Runs Galore
Chapter Fourteen - The End Of An Era
Chapter Fifteen - Catches Win Matches
Chapter Sixteen - Dreadful Weather

Thanks Derek!

A big thank you to Derek Metcalfe for providing this excellent account of the history surrounding Nelson Cricket Club.

Derek is a local historian and an avid Nelson Cricket Club supporter. Come rain or shine, Derek can be found at every game both home and away, always keeping an accurate scorebook. Derek also provides match reports to our local newspaper, The Nelson Leader.

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