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Cricket Grounds of Sussex

CRICKET GROUNDS OF SUSSEX by Roger Packham and published by the Association of Cricket Statisticians & Historians at £12, is to be launched at Sussex Cricket Museum on 18th May at lunchtime during the first day of the Sussex v Glamorgan match.

The book describes the 18 grounds in the county where Sussex has played First-Class matches from 1815 – 2022. In addition, it covers three grounds that have hosted First Class cricket in the county but not involving the Sussex team. Second XI and Sussex Women’s venues are also included.

Readers will find descriptions of the five grounds in Brighton & Hove as well as those at places such as Midhurst, Petworth and Pagham. Each ground has a records section compiled by David Jeater and the book is fully illustrated with a map.

A History of Cricket at Knepp Castle

 

 The Sussex Cricket Museum is delighted to announce the publication of a fully-researched account, told in almost 300 pages, of a hitherto neglected area of local cricket. Written by Horsham author David Boorman, the book shines a light on the games and many of the personalities who played either for, against, or at Knepp Castle (just south of Horsham and west of the A24), up to the Great War. These include four England players (Jack Board, Harry Charlwood, C Aubrey Smith and Fred Tate); five Sussex captains; and countless county players. This is David’s sixth book on neglected aspects of cricket in Sussex. The text is enhanced by almost 90 images, many of them appearing in print for the first time. Produced in a strictly Limited Edition of 50 copies, it is a book any lover of Sussex cricket would want.

To reserve your copy, email Jon Filby using the contact form at the bottom of the page. The cost is £28, or £32.50 if posted. Copies can also be collected from the Sussex Cricket Museum on Wednesdays between 11am and 1pm.

Read a Review of History at Cricket at Knepp Castle by Richard Lawrence here

Field of Dreams 150 Years at the County Ground

To celebrate 150 years of the establishment of Sussex County Cricket Club’s ground at Eaton Road, Patrick Ferriday and James Mettyear’s have written “Field of Dreams”, with a foreword by MCC President Clare Connor.

A limited edition of 150 presentation copies signed by Clare Connor, John Barclay, Chris Adams and Rob Andrew is available at £45.

The hardback edition, priced at £17, is available from Von Krumm Publishing, in local bookshops and from the Sussex Cricket shop.

For further details or to order a signed copy, contact Jon Filby using the contact form below.

Murray Goodwin. A modern-day Sussex great

Sussex Cricket Museum is very pleased to publish “Murray Goodwin. A modern-day Sussex Great” by Bruce Talbot. This is a limited edition of 150 copies signed by Murray Goodwin and is available at £7  with all profits going towards the running of the Sussex Cricket Museum. To order your copy contact Jon Filby using the Contact Form at the bottom of the page.

For more on Murray Goodwin click here

Prince Philip, Cricket’s Royal Duke

To coincide with the 100th Anniversary of the birth of HRH Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on June 10 2021, Sussex Cricket Museum and Educational Trust is very pleased to announce the publication of “Prince Philip, Cricket’s Royal Duke” edited by Jon Filby, Nicholas Sharp and Roger Packham.

We are very grateful to Sir John Major, Ted Dexter, Robin Marlar and Colin Maynard for providing most interesting contributions which reveal the Duke’s passion for cricket, his skill as an off-break bowler and, above all, his deep understanding of the ability of cricket to make a positive impact on lives and communities around the world.

In this well-illustrated booklet, Colin Maynard tells the stories of Royal visits to Lord’s, Ted Dexter recalls the many times that through cricket and golf he met The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family and Robin Marlar describes the two great matches played at Arundel in the 1950s between the Duke of Edinburgh’s team and the Duke of Norfolk’s team, together with a fascinating number of related anecdotes and insights into the life of one of our country’s most extraordinary men.

All profits from the sale of this booklet will go to the running of the Sussex Cricket Museum.

Copies are available from Jon Filby at £7 each, which includes postage. Please use the Contact Form below to order your copy from Jon.


Golden Minnows in the World Cup’ by Robin Marlar

This publication is in the usual museum style. It is however a new venture for us. Robin Marlar, who is a huge supporter of the museum, approached us last year to see if we would be willing to publish a booklet he wanted to write. We said yes and the booklet is titled – Golden Minnows in the World Cup 2019. Afghanistan and Bangladesh hit the big time. It is in my view a most interesting read. It is just under 50 pages and has some lovely photographs many taken by the well-known Graham Morris. Robin Marlar with others took a great interest in the progress of cricket in those two countries. He for instance turned up in Dhaka to speak to the Sports Minister high up in a Government building – no lifts. He found himself in a large room and in front of him were several Russians making their case to the Sports Minister, with bulging brief cases offering vast sums for football in Bangladesh. When Robin’s turn came It transpired that the Sports Minister was a cricket fanatic and MCC tours were in due course arranged. As one would expect from a cricket writer of The Sunday Times it is a very good read and covers ground one might not expect.

The booklet is issued in a limited edition of 500 copies all signed by Robin Marlar. The cost is £10 plus postage of £2.50. It can also be collected from the museum.


On The Level’  Cricket and Society in 18th Century Brighton by John Goulstone

The latest issue from the publishing arm of the Sussex Cricket Museum is a scholarly written and beautifully produced 108 page book on cricket in late 18th–century Brighton, titled ‘On the Level’.

‘It was not until about 1790 that the Level just north of Brighton became a fashionable centre for cricket. Here we look at some of the personalities, respectable and not so respectable, actively engaged in or else attending matches during this period, along with the more raffish elements’ scandals, pranks, bizarre wagers and other escapades which in turn both amused and annoyed the town’s inhabitants. Following a glance at the Prince’s early experiences on the cricket field, the five key seasons from 1788 to 1792 are examined in sequence with entries arranged in diary form and biographical profiles inserted at the end of each year’.

Newspaper reports and numerous notices have been re published in cricket books, and many of these are quoted, along with ‘new’ references culled from both London and provincial papers, with other actual or near contemporary source materials. Some original scorecards of the matches are reproduced along with 30 illustrations, many in full colour.

About the Author

The most important writer on early cricketing history is John Goulstone. He was born in September 1939 in Bexleyheath and spends much of his time researching archives for early cricket references. On this subject he has had published several books, and numerous booklets and articles.

He is the authority on 18th century cricket, and the Sussex Cricket Museum is proud to publish his latest book ‘On the Level’.

The book is published in two limited editions:

50 copies in hardback at £80.00 each, just a few copies left

Softback edition SOLD OUT

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Pamphlets priced at £5 each

Phil Salt and Tom Haines – Two maiden centuries in the same innings – Sussex v Durham at Arundel (limited edition of 50 – signed by Phil Salt and Tom Haines). By Paul Edwards (2018)

Booklets

A Failed Experiment? Sussex CCC Second XI as a Minor County by David Jeater, signed by Jim Parks and author, available at £7

Mark Robinson – An Appreciation (limited edition of 150 – signed by Mark Robinson, Mike Yardy and Tony Cottey ) (2016) Copies £7 Each

A celebration lunch for Robin Marlar and Jim Parks – 80th Birthdays – Hove – 5th June 2011 (limited Edition of 150 of which 1-80 were signed by Marlar and Parks). Unsigned copies are still available at £5

Celebration Special menus

Dinner with Justin Langer, Cricket Australia Head Coach, pamphlet available at £5

Richard Barrow Celebration Dinner (2019) (limited edition of 25) £5 Each


Should you be interested in any of the above please contact Jon Filby at the Sussex Cricket Museum using the contact form below.

Jon Filby