In 1846, Birkenhead Park Cricket Club was formed on Park Drive, based in the park itself.
At the time, it was a very exclusive club in which all the members were Old Boys of the top public schools.
Because there were so few clubs in the area, the members arranged matches between themselves, such as married vs. singles.
From the start, the ground was enclosed by railings and initially had a tent used as the pavilion.
This was later followed by a wooden structure which was then replaced by the present club house that still stands to this very day.
In 1846, Birkenhead Park Cricket Club was formed on Park Drive, based in the park itself. At the time, it was a very exclusive club in which all the members were Old Boys of the top public schools. Because there were so few clubs in the area, the members arranged matches between themselves, such as married vs. singles. From the start, the ground was enclosed by railings and initially had a tent used as the pavilion. This was later followed by a wooden structure which was then replaced by the present club house that still stands to this very day.
Birkenhead Park Cricket Club