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We are a small
village who play friendly matches every Sunday throughout the summer,
mainly at the club's ground in the village of Downe in North West Kent.
Our ground is situated in Luxted Road, Downe, about 1/2 mile south of
the village centre going towards Biggin Hill, a short distance from Down
House.
(map)
The cricket ground is part of the land belonging to Down House currently
owned by English Heritage, a previous owner being Charles Darwin, who lived
there for 40 years whilst writing his famous book "On The Origin Of Species".
The club dates back many years, to at least Darwin's time - the earliest
known report of cricket being played there is in 1865. It is of a match
"played at Down House Paddock by kind permission of Chas. Darwin
Esq., between eleven gentlemen of Downe, and eleven gentlemen of
Farnborough".
Charles Darwin lived there for 40 years until his death in 1882, and
when not busy working, mentions "billiards and occasional cricket"
as his recreational interests. Considering he owned the ground there is
little doubt that on some occasions he must have played for the club.
For further information e-mail : Downe Cricket Club
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At last we managed to get a game of cricket played- but defeat for Downe against
Locksbottom......see match reports
Our next game is on Sunday 20th May away at Leigh,
2pm start.
Apparently cricket is the only game where it's possible to put on weight whilst
actually playing. A quick look round the field at our players clearly
proves this.! ! !
PHOTOS OF OUR WEEKEND IN HYTHE ARE NOW IN THE PICTURE GALLERY
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DOWNE VILLAGE NEWS
CHARLES DARWIN
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
ENGLISH HERITAGE
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