There is no Scarborough Cricket Festival in 2020; a victim of the fallout from coronavirus. I believe it’s the only time the Festival has not taken place, outside the war years. It’s true that you only miss something when it’s gone. For many, Scarborough is the highlight of the year; first date in their diary […]
Scarborough Cricket Festival
Stories about Scarborough Cricket Festival, through articles around the book, Last of the Summer Wickets.
Scarborough Cricket Festival: First class cricket on holiday
In this extract from my latest cricket book Last of the Summer Wickets, I describe the start of the Scarborough Cricket Festival, the race for a prime viewing spot, Bradman’s 1948 Australians and sneaking Wisden Almanacks into the house. (*Cricket Yorkshire is reader-supported. That means when you buy through links on our website, I may […]
Festival postcard at Scarborough Cricket Club
Watching Yorkshire play county Championship cricket at Scarborough during the annual Festival remains a pilgrimmage for thousands of fans every summer. Cricket Yorkshire was on the North Yorkshire coast for the second day where Yorkshire were 10-0 in their second innings with Lees and Hodd at the crease. Get a feel for the day with […]