The first West Indies Test cricket team visits England and loses all three matches.

England thrash Australia in the fifth Test at the Oval - but still lose the Ashes.

The ornate pavilions of cinematographs, boxing booths and menageries at Hull Fair.

The 1981 Cornhill Insurance Test Series. The action at Headingley as Botham set the Ashes alight with one of the most memorable innings of modern times. When defeat seemed inevitable in the Third Test, Botham's determination at the crease rallied the crowd, giving England the enthusiam to turn the match around and go on to win the coveted Ashes.

The legendary world heavyweight boxing champion, John Arthur 'Jack' Johnson, visits Manchester.

A masterful innings by Australian batsman Macartney in the third test at Headingley.

Ponsford, Ryder and Woodfull seen batting in Victoria's record-breaking innings against New South Wales in Melbourne.

England battered by Bardsley in the second Test against Australia at Lord's.

Warwickshire face the Australian touring cricket team at Edgbaston