The History of Berkhamsted Cricket Club 1875 to 2025  was given at The Town Hall on 12th March at 8pm
An illustrated talk by the Club’s President, Julian Dent. Organised by the Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society

For those that missed the presentation, it can be viewed here. It is a large file and will take a minute or two to load onto your screen.

It is best viewed in Notes Page form, which contains the speaker's script. To access the Notes view, you will need to log in Dropbox, or open a (free) account and click the option to view the file in PowerPoint web version. Then click on the View option at the top of the screen and select Notes.

Learn where the first cricket matches played in Berkhamsted took place, why the canal was critical to the location of its first official ground and why the Club moved to its present location off Castle Hill. How did the Club manage to play against the international touring teams of West Indies and several others? Which leading member of the England Women’s team played regularly at Berkhamsted? Why did the Club become almost bankrupt at least twice and how did it turn things round to become one of the most successful in Herts? Which member of the Club’s Committee appeared on TV being interviewed about grassroots cricket? How is the Club celebrating its 150th Anniversary? And how can you join in the array of fun and engaging events and activities planned for the town by the Cricket Club?

Hear the answers to these questions and many more fascinating episodes in the Club’s roller coaster history of 150 years on March 12th in a presentation with almost 100 images from the Club’s past and present.