Professional cricketer who played for Surrey 1905-34 and for England in 61 Test matches 1908-30. Born John Berry Hobbs in Cambridge. Knighted 1953. Died at home in Hove.
Our image shows Hobbs c.1920.
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Sir Jack Hobbs
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Hobbs Gates
See Alpha Rail for a close-up photo of these lovely Art Deco gates during the...
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Brian Johnston
"Johnners", For nearly fifty years he was the voice of cricket on BBC television and radio. Born Hertfordshire. Died London.
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Ron Greenwood
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Thomas Devas
Wimbledon landowner and important member of local society. In 1854, Devas and two friends, Holroyd and Oliphant, founded Wimbledon Cricket Club and Devas became its first president. Lived in Mount ...
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The Ashes
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1 memorial
Mick Fowler
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1 memorial
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Tagore
NW3, Vale of Health, 3, Villas on the Heath
Tagore rented the house for about 3 weeks or a few months (depending on source) on one of him many visits to Britain.
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War dead, WW1
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War dead, WW1
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