The Oval by Scala Arts And Heritage Publishers Ltd
The Oval is one of the world's great cricket grounds. It was here in south London in 1882 that the legend of the Ashes was born, and many of the game's most memorable events have taken place here, including Don Bradman's duck in his final innings and Kevin Pietersen's coruscating 158 that sealed England's 2005 Ashes win. Home to Surrey County Cricket Club since it opened in 1845, the Oval also staged England's first international football match and the first FA Cup Final, and has hosted everything from American football to rock concerts. This official guidebook provides a fascinating introduction to the Oval, covering its history, architecture and the people who have made it what it is today, from ground staff to sporting heroes. It is illustrated throughout, with images ranging from archival photography of the ground's earliest days to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final.
Travis Elborough is an established author, a reviewer for The Guardian and a contributor to New Statesman, The Sunday Times and The Oldie.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781785511714 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785511718 |
| Title | The Oval |
| Author | Scala Arts And Heritage Publishers Ltd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-08-28 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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