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Newport Cricket Club and Rodney Parade

Newport Cricket Club and Rodney Parade

FromCC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast


Newport Cricket Club and Rodney Parade

FromCC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Feb 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We interview Mike Knight who, with his brother Dave, recieved a British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours list.  He talks to us about the illustrious history of Newport Cricket Club and its old ground at Rodney Parade.  We hear how W G Grace and Wally Hammond played at the ground as well as its original links in the 19th Century with the local Athletic Club.  Mike shares his stories of putting together a comprehensive history of cricket at Rodney Parade and how important the history of a club is to all that are involved with it.
Released:
Feb 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A Podcast interviewing a range of people from all areas of the great country of Wales who have a connection with or a story to tell about the great game of cricket.