This section of the website has been inspired by visits to the Museum at the headquarters of Glamorgan Cricket, plus feedback from visitors after looking at the wonderful objects and photographs in the Museum’s collection  and showcased on these pages.

There are also articles written by several of the volunteers who assist at the Museum and have researched the fascinating history associated with the objects and photographs in the collection, thereby helping others to enjoy their visits besides conserving the long and proud history of cricket throughout Wales.

Click on the highlighted text in red below to read these memories and other stories about various aspects of cricket and the people who have played the game in Wales:

The day Glamorgan became a first-class county

Cricket at Marchwiel Hall

Alfred Holsinger: the first Sri Lankan professional in Wales

1 December 1888: A fund-raising concert in Rogerstone

“Glamorgan are worth going to see” writes CLR James, the famous Caribbean writer and politician

The Pembrokeshire cricketer who became President of the MCC

An alarming incident at Cardiff Arms Park

Can you help with this photo? Glamorgan Hunt 1927?

The Mackintosh and Jack Brain turn out for Bonvilston, May 1904

Cardiff Alpha CC – The Boys from Canton.

Constance captains Glamorgan.

Haydn Davies: 500 not out.

• The Welsh Cygnets (Part Three): John Chandless and his Indian Summer.
• The joy of outgrounds.

• Following Glamorgan.

• The Welsh Cygnets (Part Two): Put to the Test.

• Those Six Sixes.

• The Welsh Cygnets (Part One): Creation.

• My memories of Peter Walker by Tim Jones.

• Childhood memories of cricket at St. Helen’s.

• 1969.

• Peter Walker R.I.P.

If you would like to share your memories, please contact museum@glamorgancricket.co.uk or ring 02920 419383.