Marylebone in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Marylebone Cricket Club
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. Marylebone Cricket Club Marker - left plaque
This plaque was unveiled by Colin Cowdrey, President, on 1st. June 1987 to mark the bi-centenary of the first match played at Dorset Fields
THOMAS LORD laid out his original CRICKET GROUND on this site in 1787. The M.C.C. was founded here in the same year.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1787.
Location. 51° 31.376′ N, 0° 9.617′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is at the intersection of Gloucester Place and Dorset Square, on the left when traveling north on Gloucester Place. The plaques are located at the east end of the Dorset Square Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England NW1 6QN, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bentley Motor Cars (within shouting distance of this marker); Dodie Smith (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Laurence Gomme (about 120 meters away); George Grossmith (about 120 meters away); George Nissel (about 120 meters away); 221B Baker Street (about 150 meters away); Special Operations Executive - Norwegian Section (about 150 meters away); Eric Coates (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Lord's Old Ground (Wikipedia). Overview:
Lord's Old Ground was a cricket venue in London that was established by Thomas Lord in 1787. It was used mainly by Marylebone Cricket Club for major matches until 1810, after which a dispute about rent caused Lord to relocate.(Submitted on March 9, 2026.)
The first match known to have been played at Lord's Old Ground was White Conduit Club v Middlesex on Monday 21 May 1787.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
2. Marylebone Cricket Club Marker - right plaque
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
3. Marylebone Cricket Club Marker - wide view, from east side of Dorset Square
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
4. View of former cricket grounds (now Dorset Square Gardens), from the west side
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2026. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
