Horsham Cricket Club is one of the oldest cricket clubs in the world and represents the Sussex market town of Horsham.
Although cricket was played in Horsham before 1768, the first recorded game of a town side was on 8 August 1771, and Horsham Cricket Club was created soon after 1806. The club has played various locations over the years, before settling at their present ground in 1851.
Read more about Horsham Cricket Club: Cricketfield Road, First XI, Sussex CCC, Notable Horsham Cricketers, Dr J. A. Dew
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