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Sport in Estate Records

Sport and the social activity that surrounds it has been a popular past time for the residents of Hertfordshire from as far back as anyone can remember. The county elite favoured horse racing and hunting, while the men employed on their estates indulged in ale and skittles. Cricket was the only truly democratic sport, played at all levels of society. Delmé-Radcliffe of Hitchin Priory even encouraged cricket by providing a ground close to his house. A score book for a match between Hitchin Priory and Hitchin Town (c1831) shows a win for the Priory by 71 runs. Annual fairs were a great day out, but women running for prizes was frowned on!

  • Borough Charter
    Borough Charter
    Hunting Scene
  • Brocket Hall
    Brocket Hall
    horse racing
  • Grand cricket match
    Grand cricket match
    Bishops Stortford, 1862
  • Sports and races
    Sports and races
    Berkhamsted fair, 1819
  • WATTON AT STONE CRICKET CLUB
    WATTON AT STONE CRICKET CLUB
    The 'heart' of the village for around 200 years
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