goldenfleece Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 'In 1871, the first legislation relating to bank holidays was passed when Sir John Lubbock introduced the Bank Holidays Act 1871 which specified the days in the table set out below. Sir John was an enthusiastic supporter of cricket and was firmly of the belief that bank employees should have the opportunity to participate in and attend matches when they were scheduled. Included in the dates of bank holidays are therefore dates when cricket games were traditionally played between the villages in the region where Sir John was raised. The English people were so thankful that they called the first Bank Holidays 'St. Lubbock's Days' for awhile.' (Wikipedia) So you know what to do with the Bank Holiday......cricket on the village green chaps........I am polishing my finest willow right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp87 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I am polishing my finest willow right now.... .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 .......... just not cricket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Cricket anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angilaruk Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I'll watch if there's a game, love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I'll watch if there's a game, love it Its what British Bank Holidays were designed for! Forget baking in traffic jams in Skegness..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angilaruk Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Its what British Bank Holidays were designed for! Forget baking in traffic jams in Skegness..... Absolutely agree We passed the Hallamshire Cricket Ground today and saw there was a match going on. Need to find out the dates of matches and cost etc. Always promised myself a day of cricket on a summers day <sigh> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Close your eyes – picture the scene The pub, the church, the village green, Flannelled figures round the wicket, This is England, this is cricket. Even non – cricketers confess Its quintessential Englishness. It is, for those in any doubt, What two world wars were all about; Peace on earth and God in Heaven- Tea time, 156 for 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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