1992: “Better than I’d expected”
Todays peice for the archive is from Paul Spencer, Cameron Williamson on his start at pro with Lowerhouse in 1992.
1986: Burnley grab “derby” glory
A great addition from Paul Spencer, written by the Burnley FC legend Jimmy McIlroy from 1986 featuring images of Trevor Jones and Tony Dodemaide.
1991: Give umpires a break
Another Paul Spencer piece today – just give the umpires a break from 1991.
1990: Popular Alan to leave Lowerhouse
Today from Paul Spencers archive is a write up on Alan Holden and his thoughts about leaving the club after his back injury.
1994: Burnley stroll to victory
A piece from Paul Spencer with Burnley strolling to victory in 1994. A picture of Matt Hope. bowling to a young Mark Harvey (the caption…
1991: Injured Manoj out on record
Todays piece from Paul Spencers archive is the injury blow that Manoj Prabhakar had mid season in 1991.
1992: Not a good vintage
A roundup of the 1992 season from Paul Spencer and Harry Brooks – we’ve had better seasons, reading between the lines.
1991: “Cemetery” Feel begins to take over local cricket
An interesting piece from Paul Spencer today about the decline in visitors to local cricket in 1991 – even at a Burnley vs Lowerhouse match….
1991: Optimism the keynote!
A great preview to the 1991 season with Jez Hope taking the helm of captain at 27. Interestingly the local bookies offered odds of 16/1…
1995: One-man wonder show was in vain
A great addition to the History Books today from Paul Spencer, when Blez took 5-31 off 7 against Nelson and followed it up with 79….
1991: Youth policy tested by West Enders
Another great addition to the History Books from 1991, sent in by Paul Spencer.
1990: Delroy will prove he’s world class
An interview by Paul Spencer of Delroy Morgan, the clubs professional in 1990.
1867-1944: Joseph Soult – A most dangerous man with the ball
Putting a face to the player –Â Joseph Soult. We have been contacted by Richard Miller, who writes on the early years of cricket in…
Liberty gets England call up!
Lowerhouses’ Liberty Heap has been called up to the England Women U19 squad for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Well done Liberty –…
1994: Wheels off at the West End
Todays piece from 1994, written by Paul Spencer is the game versus Nelson in 1994, where the wheels fell off after a great start for…
1992: Battling Brian to call it a day
Another great addition from Paul Spencer to the History Books, a piece he wrote on Brian Higgin calling it a day in 1992.
1982: Six to win for Burnley then Holden strikes
Another great addition from Paul Spencer, a thrilling game from 1982. Scorecard is here..
1984: Season Averages and Kirti Azads Sixes
A great clipping from Paul Spencer, the newest contributor to the History Books – from the paper with the 1984 Burnley and Lowerhouse averages with…
1901: J.S. Heap ‘A Forgotten Lowerhouse Star Emerges’
By Paul Hargreaves If I said to you that the best ever Lowerhouse cricketer with the surname ‘Heap’ isn’t Ben, you’d probably question my sanity….
1947: Burnley Cricket Club Programme / Joan Wilkinson
The CricketHistory.website recently uploaded a Burnley Cricket Club programme from 1947. In it is a scorecard versus Lowerhouse and a great little write up about…
VOTE: Adam shortlisted for Media Hero in The Pride of Cricket Awards
Adam Hope has been nominated and shortlisted for The LV= Insurance Pride of Cricket Awards 2022: Media Hero Award He is now in the top…
1996: Squad Photo
Another cracker from CricketHistory.website, the 1996 squad photo.
1982: Holland Cup in Picture
Thanks to Anne and the BCTHIC archive for sending these cracking photos of the 1982 Holland Cup win in. You can view the post on…
1995: Squad Photo
Another cracker from CricketHistory.website, the 1995 squad photo.
1993: Squad Photo
Taken from the Cricket.History upload of the Lancashire League Handbook from 1993