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The Thirsk man who gave cricket a home

Born in Thirsk, Thomas Lord gave cricket its legendary home at St John’s Wood.

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From Thirsk to St John’s Wood, Thomas Lord’s journey changed cricket forever. Born in 1755, he built the first Lord’s Ground in 1787 and moved it twice before securing its iconic site. His name endures as the heart of the game.

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