History of Cricket in the Central Yorkshire League Area
CYCL History - The formative Years
Sunday, 11 September 2005 06:12
The following is an extract from the Central Yorkshire Cricket League Golden Jubilee 1987 publication written by the late Jack Hampshire and Anthony Woodhouse
Exploring and celebrating the cricketing heritage of Kirklees and Calderdale is the aim of a Heritage Lottery Fund project Cricket is a fundamental part of the local cultural tradition. Yet often, the heritage of grounds, and the societies that shape them, is neglected. Clubs in Calderdale/Kirklees act as a focal-point for community life.
The following is an extract from the Central Yorkshire Cricket League Golden Jubilee 1987 publication written by the late Jack Hampshire and Anthony Woodhouse