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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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The fixtures for the coming season (2012) have all now been arranged and
confirmed..............See Fixtures
PHOTOS OF OUR RECENT WEEKEND IN HYTHE ARE NOW IN THE PICTURE GALLERY
Marcus Parfett wins the seasons batting award, Matt Warne wins the bowling and
Josh Taylor and Tom Hobbs are joint top wicket takers. Well done chaps.....I won
the "Improving the Bar Takings Competition".......see Records
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DOWNE VILLAGE NEWS
CHARLES DARWIN
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
QUEEN'S HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE
ENGLISH HERITAGE
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