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Robert Fetherstonhaugh
Charles Bateman Robert Fetherstonhaugh ( ; born 17 November 1932) is a former English cricketer. Fetherstonhaugh was a right-handed Batsman (cricket), batsman and a wicket-keeper. He was born in Tavistock, Devon, Tavistock, Devon and educated at Bradfield College, Berkshire. Fetherstonhaugh made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Devon County Cricket Club, Devon against Oxfordshire County Cricket Club, Oxfordshire in 1953. From 1953 to 1963, he represented the county in 31 Championship matches, the last of which came against Berkshire County Cricket Club, Berkshire. In 1956, he played his only first-class cricket, first-class match for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Ireland national cricket team, Ireland. He later played three first-class matches for the Free Foresters Cricket Club, Free Foresters between 1962 and 1964, with his appearances coming twice against Oxford University Cricket Club, Oxford University and once against Cambridge University Cricket Club, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tavistock, Devon
Tavistock ( ) is an ancient stannary and market town within West Devon, England. It is situated on the River Tavy from which its name derives. At the 2011 census the three electoral wards (North, South and South West) had a population of 13,028. It traces its recorded history back to at least 961 when Tavistock Abbey, whose ruins lie in the centre of the town, was founded. Its most famous son is Sir Francis Drake. History Middle Ages The area around Tavistock (formerly Tavistoke), where the River Tavy runs wide and shallow allowing it to be easily crossed, and near the secure high ground of Dartmoor, was inhabited long before historical records. The surrounding area is littered with archaeological remains from the Bronze and Iron Ages and it is believed a hamlet existed on the site of the present town long before the town's official history began, with the founding of the Abbey. The abbey of Saint Mary and Saint Rumon was founded in 961 by Ordgar, Earl of Devon. After destruct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
