Children's game of rounders and cricket

Category

Library Item

Item no

21077

Title

Children's game of rounders and cricket in progress at the West Meadows

Description

A group of Edwardian girls play rounders on the West Meadows, Edinburgh. They are wearing dark dresses and wide brimmed straw hats. Behind them a group of men play cricket in cricket whites. The trees of the meadows and the vague outline of the Royal Infirmary can be seen behind them.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1910

Size

16.8 x 21.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Meadows were created on the site of the Borough Loch after it was drained in the mid 17th century. Originally called Hope Park after its creator, Sir Thomas Hope, the park became popular for both recreation and the grazing of livestock. During the Second World War the Meadows were used for the cultivation of vegetables to feed Edinburgh's residents. Golf has been played on the adjacent Links since possibly as early as the 15th century, with a club formally established there in 1535.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Dresses

People > Adults > Men

People > Children > Children playing

People > Children > Girls

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Cricket