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Sutcliffe and Holmes plaque

Sutcliffe and Holmes plaque

Sutcliffe and Holmes

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Inscription

“Essex County Cricket Club moved from Brentwood to Leyton in 1885 and remained here for nearly 50 years. The ground was the scene of the world record opening stand of 555 by Sutcliffe and Holmes in 1932”

Details

Leyton Youth Centre sportsground, High Road E10

E10

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