Max Books - publisher of books on Lancashire cricket and cricketers

North West, England
Joined April 2016
The Cricketing Dickens by Eric Midwinter is out now! Details: max-books.co.uk/home/cricket…
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“I Fixed the pitch” - groundsman Bert Flack's role in the controversial 1956 Test at Old Trafford where Jim Laker took his world record 19 wickets. max-books.co.uk/blog.html
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This year sees the 70th Anniversary of Jim Laker's world record of taking 19 wickets in a Test Match against Australia at Old Trafford. There is a Celebration Lunch to remember Jim Laker's special achievement. Details: max-books.co.uk/home/jim-lak…
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Michael Atherton will be the guest speaker at the 12th Cardus Lunch to be held @EmiratesOT later this month. Details: max-books.co.uk/home/neville…
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A call for early bird sign-ups ahead of Sunday’s launch ✍️ Put your email address into the link and you get access to discounts when the site goes live. lankylanky.news
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Tales from the Test - Geoff Wellsteed was at Perth for the 1st Test to experience it all: elation, optimism humiliation. Here's his report max-books.co.uk/home/tales-f…
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Check out the latest on-site images from Farington, including a closer look at the new Pavilion and seating areas. 📸🏗 🌹 #RedRoseTogether
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The Eleventh Neville Cardus Lunch will take place at Emirates Old Trafford on Wednesday 9th April 2025 (12noon for 1pm). We are delighted to welcome renowned cricket writer Paul Edwards as our guest speaker. Tickets & further information: max-books.co.uk/home/neville…
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Exciting news! The National Lottery Heritage Fund are providing initial funding to develop the Lancashire Cricket Heritage Experience Thanks to National Lottery players we can now begin to create an inspiring heritage attraction for all @EmiratesOT #NationalLottery Read more🔽 bit.ly/3Sofxun
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The Lancashire Heritage Team are delighted to announce the first Film Evening at Emirates Old Trafford!📍 Author Vic Rigby will be talking about 'Laker's Match' Friday 24th May 2024 7pm - 9pm🗓️ Tickets and more information⏬ bit.ly/3K8tVTh
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It was another great evening @EmiratesOT as 4 more @lancscricket greats were inducted into the Lancashire Cricket Hall of Fame: Michael Atherton, Peter Eckersley, Frank Hayes & Peter Lee. Our Hall of Fame cards (for all 22) are now available: max-books.co.uk/lancashire-h…
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Laker's Match : the Lancashire Heritage Team are delighted to announce our first Film Evening at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday 24th May, 7pm featuring the historic Ashes Test in 1956 when Jim Laker took 19 wickets in the match. Details: max-books.co.uk/home/film-ev…
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Eckersley's amazing life is revealed in our new book: Peter Eckersley - The Flying Cricketer max-books.co.uk/home/peter-e…
Peter Eckersley looks at a bat held by Col Leonard Green, Old Trafford, April 16th 1929. Green, remarkably only 39, had just handed the Lancashire captaincy to 25-year-old Eckersley who led them until 1935 when he retired on becoming Conservative MP for Manchester Exchange
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Delighted to have completed another @lancscricket Year Book! The 2024 edition is now on sale in the Lancashire Shop
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Laker's Match : the Lancashire Heritage Team are delighted to announce our first Film Evening at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday 24th May, 7pm featuring the historic Ashes Test in 1956 when Jim Laker took 19 wickets in the match. Details: max-books.co.uk/home/film-ev…
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Disaster in Ranchi: Geoff Wellsteed blogs from day 3 at the 4th Test max-books.co.uk/home/tales-f…
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Tales from the Test: Geoff Wellsteed sees England take charge at Ranchi on day two max-books.co.uk/home/tales-f…
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Root revival at Ranchi. Geoff Wellsteed was at the Test to see it max-books.co.uk/home/tales-f…
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