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

The First Test Match

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

1. The First Test Match Marker

Inscription.
This plaque honours the match played between England and Australia at the Oval, from the 6th-8th September 1880

The First Test Match
on English soil

England won by five wickets

WG Grace scored 152, becoming England's first centurion

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 September 6, 1880.

Location. 51° 28.974′ N, 0° 6.82′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Kennington Oval and Harleyford Street, on the right when traveling west on Kennington Oval. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Kennington Oval, Lambeth, England SE11, 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,

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

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of this marker: ‘The Ashes’ (here, next to this marker); The F.A. Cup (within shouting distance of this marker); Bobby Abel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Richardson (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernard Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mark’s Churchyard (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Mark’s Church (about 210 meters away); Charlie Chaplin (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.

Also see . . . Test Cricket (Wikipedia). Overview:

Test cricket is a format of the sport of cricket, considered the game's most prestigious and traditional form. Often referred to as the "ultimate test" of a cricketer's skill, endurance and temperament, it is a first-class format of international cricket where two teams in whites, each representing their country, compete over a match that can last up to five days. It consists of up to four innings (up to two per team), with a minimum of ninety overs scheduled to be bowled in six hours per day, making it the sport with the longest playing time except for some multi-stage cycling
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

2. The First Test Match Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left gate pillar.
races. A team wins the match by outscoring the opposition with the bat and bowling them out with the ball. Otherwise the match ends in a draw.

(Submitted on March 9, 2026.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.