{"product_id":"crickets-sacred-turf-the-definitive-history-of-englands-legendary-ground-from-thomas-lord-to-the-modern-era-9798290578675","title":"Cricket's Sacred Turf: The Definitive History of England's Legendary Ground - From Thomas Lord to the Modern Era","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rickson Wallace\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Cricket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the remarkable story of the world's most iconic cricket ground-from a Yorkshire wine merchant's commercial venture to the spiritual home of international cricket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over two centuries, Lord's Cricket Ground has stood at the heart of cricket, witnessing the sport's transformation from genteel pastime to global phenomenon. This definitive history reveals how a simple business investment in 1787 evolved into cricket's most sacred venue, shaping the game's laws, traditions, and culture while adapting to dramatic social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The entrepreneurial vision of Thomas Lord and his three attempts to establish cricket's permanent home\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How the Marylebone Cricket Club became cricket's unlikely global lawmaker from a St John's Wood pavilion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Exclusive insights into Lord's survival through two world wars, including previously unpublished accounts of bomb damage and military occupation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The architectural evolution from Victorian pavilion to the award-winning futuristic Media Centre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Behind-the-scenes stories of cricket's greatest performances, from W.G. Grace to the 2019 World Cup final\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The commercial transformation that saved Lord's from financial ruin while preserving its unique character\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How Lord's navigated cricket's social revolution, from amateur exclusivity to professional diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than a sports venue history, this book explores: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The intersection of sport, politics, and social change in British society\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Architectural innovation within heritage constraints\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The business of modern sports venue management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Cricket's colonial legacy and post-imperial evolution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The ongoing challenges of climate change, technology, and globalization\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive account brings to life the personalities, politics, and pivotal moments that transformed a cricket ground into a global institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCricket enthusiasts seeking the definitive Lord's history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports historians and architecture buffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness readers interested in venue management and commercial evolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone fascinated by British culture and heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisitors to London wanting to understand this iconic landmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Essential reading for understanding not just Lord's, but cricket itself\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46334861344919,"sku":"9798290578675","price":1571.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798290578675.webp?v=1768673355","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/crickets-sacred-turf-the-definitive-history-of-englands-legendary-ground-from-thomas-lord-to-the-modern-era-9798290578675","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}