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Stockport Cricket Club dates back to 1855 and over the years a number of events have shaped the club's history.  The club has had grounds on Charles Street in Hillgate and on Greek Street before moving to their present Cale Green home in 1883. Over the years the club has moved through a number of leagues including the Manchester Association, Central Lancashire league, Derbyshire and Cheshire League and the club is currently a member of the Cheshire Pyramid System and the first XI is playing its cricket in the Meller Braggins League.  In this time a number of famous names have played at Stockport, mainly in the Central Lancashire days, including Indian all-rounder Vinoo Mankad, England fast bowler Brian Statham and test and first class umpire Barry Duddleston and any number of opposition professionals including much of the great West Indian side of the 1980s.  Off the cricket field other events have shaped the club, with the two world wars taking the lives of 18 club members in combat.  As a tribute to this a war memorial stands at the corner of the ground.

Particular sections of the clubs history can be found by clicking on the links below.

Cenotaph

The Stockport Cricket Club Cenotaph is a memorial to 16 members of the club who gave their lives in World War I, and also to the 2 who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II.

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The Cenotaph
The Inscriptions on the Cenotaph

The Ground

Since the club moved to their Cale Green home in 1883 the pavilion has undergone a series of changes and additions.  The article below describes some of the changes, big and small, and pictures from over the years show the changes as they have taken place.

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Ground Changes over the years

 

Written Histories of the Club

Over the years a number of historic articles about the club have been written and these are included here.  The articles give insights into the perception of the club at different times as well as the goings-on.  Also included is the club honours board, listing all the trophies the club has won, and awards won by players in the leagues we have participated in.

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Stockport Cricket Club From the Beginning
The Central Lancashire League Years
Recent History
Honours Board

Special Events and Teams

Over the years a number of particular events have made special contributions to the history of the club.  The articles below describe two such events.  In addition we have a gallery of some of the most influential teams in the club's history along with their achievements.

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Beating the Australians
Stockport CC at Lord's
Photo Gallery

Influential Figures

Over the years a number of high profile people have been involved with Stockport Cricket Club, both on and off the field.  Below are lists of our former professionals, captains and committee members.  Also on these pages are other pieces of information about some of the players and officials, including records in test cricket.

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Stockport's Professionals in the CLL
Captain's Board
President's Board

Miscellaneous Historic Memorabilia

This section contains items of interest which the club has or has been given, which show the changes in the club over the years.  This includes the ornate membership cards which were issued to all members, and rule books dating back to the 1880s which give a clear insight into the changes in society and attitudes over the years.  We also have one more gallery of photographs of interesting artefacts and pictures from around the pavilion.

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Membership Cards
Historic Rules
Gallery of Miscellaneous Photographs

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