Preparing the wicket
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Preparing the wicket
Image: © Peter Whatley Taken: 28 Jun 2008
Preparations are made for the village cricket match. Creases are marked, stumps carefully aligned and home side tactics discussed. The match was a classic: glowering skies; eccentric bowling; blacksmith's batting and a damn fine tea.
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Image Location
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52.754535
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-2.226798