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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鈥檚 Wood.
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From Thirsk to St John鈥檚 Wood, Thomas Lord鈥檚 journey changed cricket forever. Born in 1755, he built the first Lord鈥檚 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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