The Cricketers (2) - sign, 19 Archery Road, Royal Leamington Spa
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The Cricketers (2) - sign, 19 Archery Road, Royal Leamington Spa
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 12 Jun 2015
John Wisden, the cricketer and publisher of a well-known almanack, together with George Parr created a cricket ground near here in 1849. This gave rise to the pub's name (originally the Cricketers Arms). The ground's lease was surrendered in 1863. The sign shows the famous cricketer W.G. Grace, who probably played here. The air balloon has his name on it and his birth & death dates 1848-1915. Image .
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Image Location
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52.287377
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-1.541531