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Hampton Cricket Club
Representing Hampton, London, Hampton which was then in Middlesex, the original Hampton Cricket Club was prominent in the 18th century, taking part in known matches from 1726 to 1771. According to surviving records, it had no specific venue and is known to have played at both Hampton Court Green and Moulsey Hurst. The earliest known mention of Hampton as a cricket club is a single wicket cricket, single wicket match at Moulsey Hurst in August 1726. The contestants were Piper of Hampton and Perry of London Cricket Club. The first mention of Hampton in an eleven-a-side match is against Brentford Cricket Club, Brentford at Moulsey Hurst in July 1731. The result is unknown but a contemporary newspaper announcement, published a day earlier, states that "above £500 is already laid on their heads, neither side having ever yet been beat". The team continued to play until 1771, sometimes as a combined Kingston Cricket Club, Kingston and Hampton team. The last matches recorded as played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hampton, London
Hampton is a suburban area on the north bank of the River Thames, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England, and historically in the County of Middlesex. which includes Hampton Court Palace. Hampton is served by two railway stations, including one immediately south of Hampton Court Bridge in East Molesey. Hampton adjoins Bushy Park on two sides and is west of Hampton Wick and Kingston upon Thames. There are long strips of public riverside in Hampton and the Hampton Heated Open Air Pool is one of the few such swimming pools in Greater London. The riverside, on the reach above Molesey Lock, has residential islands, a park named St Albans Riverside and grand or decorative buildings including Garrick's House and the Temple to Shakespeare; also on the river is the Astoria Houseboat recording studio. Hampton Ferry provides access across the Thames to the main park of Molesey and the Thames Path National Trail. The Thames Water Hampton Water Treatment Works covers a lar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
