Lord’s has occupied three London grounds, not one since 1787

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Lord’s has occupied three London grounds, not one since 1787

The present Lord’s in St John’s Wood is the third ground associated with Thomas Lord’s name. The first opened at Dorset Fields in 1787; the current ground became MCC’s home in 1814.

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