Publisher's Synopsis
Host to Test matches, national and international finals, Lord's is cricket's most celebrated ground and a place of pilgrimage for players, spectators and visitors alike. Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) maintains the Ground and also holds the finest international collection of cricket-related original art, books, manuscripts and other items that cover not only the history of Lord's but also the development of the game worldwide - the highlight undoubtedly being the Ashes Urn. This official guide traces the history of Lord's back to its 18th century beginnings and is highlighted with fine works from the MCC Museum, Library and Archive and many photographs of Lord's and the great players associated with the Ground, including W.G. Grace, Garfield Sobers and Ian Botham. Contents: Introduction; The Grace Gates; The Coronation Garden; Museum, Library and Archive; The Pavilion; Thomas Lord; The Long Room; The Writing Room; The Committee Room; The Dressing Rooms; The Roof Terrace; The Warner Stand; The Grand Stand; The Compton and Edrich Stands; The J.P. Morgan Media Centre; The Mound Stand; The Playing Area; The Nursery Ground; The Father Time Weather Vane; Allen Stand and Harris Garden; The Real Tennis Court.
