A meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated history of the most famous cricket ground in the world. It follows the history of the ground from its foundation and throughout the twentieth century - including visits by royalty, the Long Room's role as an impromptu synagogue during the Second World War, and countless great events in domestic and international cricket - right up to the media-stand dominated present day and the 2000 Test against the West Indies. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED IN JULY 2002 BUYERS' GUIDE.