Lancaster nostalgia: Lancaster Cricket League

The Lancaster and District Cricket League sadly no longer exists but this scene from almost 70 years ago will spark many happy memories in the village of Caton.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th May 2016, 08:30 BST
Caton Cricket Club circa 1947. Back row from left: Umpire, Alan Titterington, Dougie Procter, Joe Cragg, Lionel Titterington, unknown, Jack Akrigg. Front row from left: Jim Cragg, unknown, Joe Robinson, Arthur Till (captain), Percy Capstick, Jimmy Till, Umpire. Sat on the ground from left: unknown, Jimmy Mason and Bob Heaton.Caton Cricket Club circa 1947. Back row from left: Umpire, Alan Titterington, Dougie Procter, Joe Cragg, Lionel Titterington, unknown, Jack Akrigg. Front row from left: Jim Cragg, unknown, Joe Robinson, Arthur Till (captain), Percy Capstick, Jimmy Till, Umpire. Sat on the ground from left: unknown, Jimmy Mason and Bob Heaton.
Caton Cricket Club circa 1947. Back row from left: Umpire, Alan Titterington, Dougie Procter, Joe Cragg, Lionel Titterington, unknown, Jack Akrigg. Front row from left: Jim Cragg, unknown, Joe Robinson, Arthur Till (captain), Percy Capstick, Jimmy Till, Umpire. Sat on the ground from left: unknown, Jimmy Mason and Bob Heaton.

The photograph is most likely taken on the field at Ash House Farm, home of the Till family but some of the names are missing. Please contact the Lancaster Guardian if you can identify any of the five enthusiasts.

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