Episode 2 of 3
Founding of Yorkshire County Cricket Club
- When
- 8 January 1863
- Where
- Adelphi Hotel
Yorkshire County Cricket Club was formally founded on 8 January 1863 at the Adelphi Hotel in Sheffield.
The club was established to be owned by its members, who elected various officials including a general committee. The club was initially based at Bramall Lane. This formation followed the failure of the earlier Match Fund Committee to secure broad support and funding.
Sources
- Yorkshire County Cricket Club Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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