1914: Lord's is used by the War Office for the accommodation of troops

The outbreak of the Great War in 1914 brought to an end cricket’s ‘golden age’, a period lasting a quarter of a century during which the game established itself beyond question as England’s pre-eminent sport. The spread of county cricket had made the game truly national, and...

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Coming to The Hundred at Lord's?

WE WILL HOST FIVE MATCH DAYS AT THE HUNDRED THIS SUMMER, INCLUDING FOUR LONDON SPIRIT GROUP STAGE FIXTURES AND THE FINAL.  The timings and dates for these five match days are as follows:  TUESday 5 AUGUST London Spirit v. Oval invincibles Women's match - 14.4...

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MCC reflect on a historic 2021 season at Lord's

Lord’s Cricket Ground got back to full operations during the 2021 season following a hiatus in 2020 due to Covid-19. The Home of Cricket witnessed big international clashes of India, New Zealand and Pakistan, Vitality Blast, County Championship, Bob Willis Trophy Final and t...

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Mark Nicholas to become next President of MCC

Mark Nicholas has been named as the next President of MCC. He will serve a 12-month term as President, taking up the post on 1 October 2023. His appointment was announced by the current President , Stephen Fry, at the Club’s Annual General Meeting held earlier today.  Mark...

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Two Seven Eight Suite Gallery

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World Cup Finals Part 4: The Current Era

With the 2019 Cricket World Cup final at Lord's fast approaching, MCC Archivist Rob Curphey looks back at previous World Cups finals. 2015 The 2011 Cricket World Cup was hosted jointly between three countries; India, Sri Lanka and for the first time, Bangladesh. For th...

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Heyhoe Flint Gate officially unveiled at Lord's

MCC officially unveiled the Heyhoe Flint Gate at Lord’s Cricket Ground today on the first morning of the England v South Africa Men’s Test Match to honour the life of Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint and her contribution to cricket. The East Gate was replaced and renamed the He...

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Craft and Arts Collection

An exclusive behind the scenes look at the displayed collections and handling of objects in the MCC Museum. The experience will begin with a visit to three of the Pavilion’s ‘Grand Rooms’ – the Members’ Writing Room, the Committee Room, and the Long Room to see some of the M...

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The 20th anniversary of the Media Centre

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the MEDIA Centre – which despite its short spell at Lord’s in comparison with the Pavilion and the stands at Lord’s, has risen to become one of the ground’s most prominent pieces of architecture.  The idea for the building of the Media Cen...

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