2014 will see the centenary of the start of the Great War, and on Friday, January 10th at 7.30pm in the CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket at Glamorgan's headquarters at the SWALEC Stadium, Andrew Hignell will be giving an illustrated talk about some of the cricketers from Wales who were involved in the two World Wars.
The Cricketers Brave talk will start with a look at the impact of the First World War on Glamorgan CCC, who in 1914 were still a Minor County. Sadly, a few days before the outbreak of War, the Club lost Jack Brain, their influential figurehead who had overseen their transformation into a decent playing unit, and his death was the first in a series of losses for the Club as a host of talented young players were either killed or badly injured during the hostilities.
The Great War also saw a number of Glamorgan cricketers being decorated for their bravery on foreign fields, and besides remembering the players who lost their lives, theCricketers Brave talk will also feature Freddie Mathias (seen above with his sister) who won the Military Cross at the age of just nineteen whilst serving with the Royal Flying Corps.
The illustrated talk will also look at the actions of Glamorgan players during the Second World War, including Club captain Maurice Turnbull who tragically was killed 70 years ago in August 1944 during the Normandy Invasion. The Museum will also be open from 6.45pm allowing visitors to have a look at the other exhibits and displays currently in the Museum.
Tickets for the talk cost £4 if purchased before January 10th, or £5 on the day itself (subject to availability). Tickets can be obtained from the Reception in the Really Welsh Pavilion during normal office hours on weekdays. Please also enquire about parking when you purchase your ticket.
For further information, please ring 029 2041 9380 or send an email to museum@glamorgancricket.co.uk