Flowery Field Cricket Club
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Flowery Field Cricket Club
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 11 Sep 2015
Flowery Field Cricket Club was formed in 1838. It runs three senior teams together with several junior sides and has modern facilities including an air-conditioned pavilion Image and enclosed practice nets. FFCC was a member of the Saddleworth and District Cricket League for most of the twentieth century but resigned as reigning champions in 2003 to join the Lancashire County League. For 2016 they will join the newly created Greater Manchester Cricket League. Compare with 2009 view Image and note the now missing chimney and Castrol works in the background.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.456673
Longitude
-2.085049