1879: Lowerhouse CC Athletics Festival – the Show must go on?
After a dreadful year in 1878, with club finances at rock bottom, in 1879 the committee had to consider whether to cut their losses and stop the sports days, or risk…
1877: Athletics: More successful than the greatest enthusiast might expect
That was how the Burnley Gazette described the Athletics Festival held at Lowerhouse on 30th June 1877, in a long-winded and perhaps not entirely unbiased…
1963: Bob Lord tries to sign us Fred Trueman!
An amazing find by Anne Cochrane, about Bob Lord trying to sign the best bowler in England at the time, Fred Trueman. The piece from…
Liberty signs pro contract!
Liberty Heap has signed a professional contract with the Lancashire Thunder. Alongside fellow England Under 19, Seren Smale. Well done Liberty from everyone at the…
1976: Colin Milburn shines on one leg
Another cracking addition to the History Books from RawtenstallClaret on twitter. Lowerhouse pro Colin Milburn shines on one leg (as well as one eye…)
1984: Mudassar’s match
A great addition to the History Books today with Burnleys professional Mudassar on his was to his fourth century of the season with Kirti Azad…
Thank you retirees!
At last nights presentation evening, Haggers, Hopey and Finchy were presented with framed shirts with their individual achievements for the club underneath the badge. Rest…
Liberty & England Under 19s make the World Cup Final
England Under 19s and Lowerhouses’ Liberty Heap have made history and made it to the Under World Cup Final. After a disappointing start, England were…
Housecast: The Perfect Pro at the perfect time (ft. Matthew Mott) Part 2
Can you believe our little podcast about little old Lowerhouse has reached 100 episodes? To celebrate we have roped in Englands’ Head Coach for the…
Planning Application Approved!
Lowerhouse Cricket Club is delighted to confirm that initial planning consent has been granted for our club redevelopment project. This is the first stage of…
Housecast: The Perfect Pro at the perfect time (ft. Matthew Mott) Part 1
Can you believe our little podcast about little old Lowerhouse has reached 100 episodes? To celebrate we have roped in Englands’ Head Coach for the…
1972: Committee in Picture
Another great contribution from RawtenstallClaret on twitter, is a picture of the 1972 with an accompanying article about the club and its lack of winning…
1876: Lowerhouse double their Money
Keeping the Club on track, the continuing story of Athletics at Lowerhouse. For many years from the 1870s onwards, the proceeds from the Athletics Days…
3 Club Legends Retire…
3 of Lowerhouse stalwarts have decided over the winter its time to hang up their boots and retire from playing cricket. Each in their own…
Liberty leaves for the World Cup
Liberty Heap sets off to the Under 19s World Cup in South Africa today. We’ll be covering the games and results as much as possible…
1972: Duncan Carter re-signs
A great submission from Anne Cochrane (initially from Elaine Hayes) of Duncan Carter re-signing in 1972.
1991: Who will star in “derby” clash?
A great piece from Paul Spencer today is the preview of the 1991 derby against Burnley. It has some has rankings out of ten for…
1971: Burnley FC Six-a-Side At Lowerhouse
From the BCTHIC archive. Dobson switches sports to lead out his team at West End. From left: Bradshaw, Collins, Waldron, Dobson, Mellor and James. It…
House Submit Major Planning Application
Lowerhouse Cricket club have submitted a major planning application to Burnley Borough Council. The proposed two and half storey development, will replace then existing tea…
1998: Good Signs for West Enders – Matthew Mott
A great find from Anne Cochrane is the sportsman’s dinner from 1998 featuring Lowerhouse professional and current England Head Coach, Matthew Mott.
House Sign De Swardt!
Lowerhouse are delighted to announce the signing of exciting South African all rounder Ruan De Swardt as professional for the 2023 JW Lees Lancashire League…
1981: Local teams gave good value
Sent in by Paul Spencer, a season review of the 1981 season for Burnley and Lowerhouse with a picture of a young Stan Heaton
1991: Rain, the curse of the 1991 season
A review of the 1991 washed out derby game, which Lowerhouse looked on the front foot. Sent in by Paul Spencer
1979: County chance for youngsters
Todays piece is sent in by Paul Spencer. A young Nick Hope and two other well known Burnley names get into the Lancashire Under 13s…