Blog | Broadhalfpenny Down

Jul 24

Broadhalfpenny Down, the best cricket ground in Hampshire

Broadhalfpenny Down from the air, taken during The Authors match.

Jul 24

Forward Defence in 1772

Harry Bates shows how a forward defense might have looked at Broadhalfpenny Down when the first games of cricket were being played here....

Jul 24

Broadhalfpenny Down hits 10,000 Viewers Milestone

Four years ago we embarked on a plan to source beautiful photographs of Broadhalfpenny Down and put them on Wikipedia, Bing, Google and...

Jul 23

Brigands v The Authors, 21 July 2024

A memorable day for Neil Wood in a Brigands victory against The Authors.

Jul 21

The Authors

Today we host the cricket-loving Authors CC. Expect brilliant writers, eloquent podcasters, and enthusiastic cricketers enjoying a Sunday...

Jul 15

Brigands v Old Seagullians, 14 July 2024

There was no Bazball at Broadhalfpenny Down this Sunday. Old Seagullians ease to victory and home in time to watch the football.

Jul 7

Broadhalfpenny Down in the Long Room at Lord's

Some distinguished lunchtime guests at Lord's were treated to a Broadhalfpenny Down souvenir handkerchief. The fundraising event was...

Jul 1

Brigands v Rioteers, 30 June 2024

The Rioteers is a wandering club with a long history of cricket in the South of England; indeed this was their 60th Anniversary match...

Jul 1

Brigands v Old Tablelands of New Zealand, 25 June 2024

You know you are in for a challenge when a team turns up in smart blazers, with their own chef, and have a pre-match warm-up routine....

Jun 20

Brigands v Oriental Club, 19 June 2024

On a beautifully sunny Wednesday afternoon on the downs, the Brigands hosted the Oriental Club who were keen to celebrate their 200th...

Jun 18

Videos from Broadhalfpenny Down

There is now a YouTube channel dedicated to showing off the various forms of cricket played at, and the history of, Broadhalfpenny Down....

Jun 17

Brigands V Oundle Ramblers, 16 June 2024

Brigands all-rounders, Wood and Beardall force the draw. On a blustery Sunday afternoon a youthful and athletic side of mostly Old...