Lambeth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Bobby Abel

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

1. Bobby Abel Marker

Inscription.
This plaque honours the achievements of

The Great Batsman
Bobby Abel

He played for Surrey from 1881 to 1904, scoring 27,609 runs

In 1899 he scored 357 not out against Somerset, a club record

Erected by Surrey County Cricket Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1857.

Location. 51° 28.978′ N, 0° 6.854′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from Kennington Oval. The marker is on the grounds of the Kia Oval. Enter through the John Edritch Gate, explain yourself to the nice security people, then head toward the front building entrance. Do not enter, but rather keep going a bit to the left of the entrance, encountering a sort of passageway with a number of historical displays. The marker is to the right of the staff office/players entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lambeth, England SE11 5SS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

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in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tom Richardson (here, next to this marker); The F.A. Cup (a few steps from this marker); The First Test Match (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernard Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); ‘The Ashes’ (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mark’s Churchyard (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Mark’s Church (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Charlie Chaplin (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.

Also see . . . Bobby Abel (Wikipedia). Overview:

Robert Abel (30 November 1857 – 10 December 1936), nicknamed "The Guv'nor", was a Surrey and England opening batsman who was one of the most prolific run-getters in the early years of the County Championship. He was the first England player to "carry his bat" – opening the batting and remaining not out at the end of an innings – through a
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

2. Bobby Abel Marker - wide view
Test innings, and the first player to score 2000 runs in consecutive seasons – which he did each season from 1895 to 1902. In 1899 for Surrey against Somerset at The Oval, Abel carried his bat through an innings of 811, the highest total for which this feat has been achieved. His 357* in that innings remains a Surrey record, and was the highest score made at The Oval until Len Hutton scored 364 in 1938. Abel also played a record number of first-class matches in a season – 41 in 1902.

(Submitted on February 28, 2026.)

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England (1888 - 1902) and Surrey cricketer Robert Abel (1857 - 1936) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Reinhold Thiele (via Wikimedia Commons), circa 1900

3. England (1888 - 1902) and Surrey cricketer Robert Abel (1857 - 1936)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.