Another great contribution to the History Books from the late David Bleazards scrapbook. A write up from the Burnley express…
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2012: Champions back on top
Another great contribution to the History Books from the late David Bleazards scrapbook. 2012s games versus Bacup and Nelson/
2012: Lancashire League Drama ends in real House Party
A great page of cuttings from the late David Bleazards scrapbook. House win the double in 2012.
2010: The History Boys
A cutting from the late David Bleazards scrapbook.The youngest ever first team in Lancashire League history. Scorecard from that game…
2009: Lowerhouse prove to be great value for money
A cutting from the late David Bleazards scrapbook – from the Burnley Express in 2009 Full scorecard here
2009: Inspired Heap paves way to win
A cutting from the late David Bleazards scrapbook – posted in the Burnley Express in 2009. Full scorecard here
2003: Heap and Hope make their Debut
A cutting from the late David Bleazards scrapbook – Ben Heap and Scott Hope are welcomed to the first team…
1970: Lowerhouse are on the road to a big revival
Another great press clipping from RawtenstallClaret talking about Lowerhouses’ potential for a big revival…
1970: The Players of the 1970 season
Sent in by RawtenstallClaret on Twitter. A press cutting of the 1970 first team Top: Denis Pollard, Mike Swift, Brian…
Henri and Tom make 508 and 509!
Henri Cottam and Tom Walker are today making their Lancashire League debuts, becoming Lowerhouse player number 508 and 509 respectively.…
1971: Pre-season get together
Another great image sent in from The BCTHIC of the 1971 pre-season get together. You can view the full post…
Todays History Books fact…
History Books fact for today: Lowerhouse are playing pro Steve Parry’s home club Northern in Liverpool today; 120 years ago…
2006: Heap and McGregor to the rescue as House win again!
Another great submission from Dave Bleazards scrapbook sees the 2006 encounter write up against Church. Pro Ryan Harris is on…
2004: West Enders take derby honours in topsy turvy battle
We’ve had a great selection of archive material sent in by captain Ben Heap, found in his late grandfather Dave…
1981: Meet the professionals…
A submission from Chris Egan – Mohinder “Jimmy” Amarnath talking about wet wickets in the Lancashire League.
1974: Enfield vs Lowerhouse
Another cracking submission from Chris Egan – Enfield vs Lowerhouse write up in 1974.
1976: Lancashire League Round Up
Another submission from Chris Egan – the Lancashire League round up – a 17 year old “Young Stanley” gets a…
1974: King wins Semi for Nelson
Another great find from Chris Egan – you’ll see Brian Higgin behind the stumps.. Also, this was the first time…
1976: Bails row after the game at Horsfield
A great find from Chris Egan on “Bails Row” – see below from 1976 – Lowerhouse made an official complaint…
1976: ‘That Lowerhouse wicket can be dodgy‘ – Colin Milburn
A funny piece sent in by Chris Egan, found in the Rawtenstall pavilion, from the local press after an interview…
1970: Effort rewarded at Lowerhouse
Another great post from the Burnley Civic Trust (see full post here) Left to right back row. Steve Gregson, John…
1986: Tony takes a 5fer!
Lowerhouse versus Burnley in 1986 with some great tracksuits. We unfortunately lost, but pro at the time Tony Dodemaide took…
1899: In Search of an Identification
By Richard Miller Hanging in the pavilion at Doo’Cot Park in Perth, I spotted an old photograph of a cricket…
1982: Who are DCC?
Anne Cochrane has just added the following images to BCTHIC archive, and Rosegrove played a team called DCC in 1982…
1933: Putting a name to a face – Evelyn Cook
We were delighted to be contacted recently by Mr. John Hamer, who told us that the player holding the ball…
1982: Matthew Brown Cup
The Second Eleven won the Matthew Brown Cup in 1982 photo of Peter Mawdsley with Jack Heyes, receiving the trophy.…
1982: Barbeque
Some great photos sent in by Anne Cochrane whilst researching for this post on the BCTHIC website Lowerhouse CC players,…
Former Lowerhouse pro’s role in England’s Boxing Day defeat
We have been sent this link to an article in Australian media, read former Lowerhouse pro Andrew McDonald on the…
The Mullagh Medal
Scott Boland was awarded the Mullagh Medal, for his outstanding performance in the 2021 Boxing Day Test Match. The medal…
Christmas Quiz!
By Paul Hargreaves The quiz will consist of 30 questions split evenly between Lowerhouse CC and the Lancashire League in…