Tyldesley Collection

Tyldesley / Cricketer
J L Tyldesley, English cricketer who achieved 46 centuries in 11 years

Elliot Street, Tyldesley

Tyldesley Elliot Street early 1900s

Caricatures of players from the English cricket team, by Kerwin Maegraith. Including Tate, Bryan, Whysall, Hendren, Hobbs, Woolley, Sutcliffe, Kilner, Tyldesley, Freeman, Sandham, Chapman, Strudwick

The First Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (litho)
1629767 The First Test Match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wigan M29 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wigan M29 8

E. Tyldesley (Lancashire), 1928. Creator: Unknown
E. Tyldesley (Lancashire), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

16th Century Kenyon Peel Hall, Near Tyldesley, Manchester, England. From A Contemporary Print

Deansgate - Bridge Street, Manchester, Lancashire
Deansgate/ Bridge Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Showing Five Trams, Percys Jewellers and the Tyldesley & Holbrook Showrooms Date: 1913

J T Tyldesley (Lancs)
John Thomas Tyldesley - cricketer for Lancashire and England

Cricketer, Tyldesley
John Tyldesley Cricketer - Lancashire

Coal mine fire at Astley, near Manchester
Coal mine fire at the Tyldesley Collieries near Manchester. The fire spread so furiously that all the shafts were unaccessable

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"Exploring the Cricketing Legacy of Tyldesley: From Elliot Street to International Fame" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where the streets buzzed with excitement as cricket fever took hold. Caricatures of legendary players from the English cricket team adorned walls, capturing the spirit and talent of Tate, Bryan, Whysall, Hendren, Hobbs, Woolley, Sutcliffe, Kilner, Tyldesley himself and many more. In this historic town nestled near Manchester's Deansgate-Bridge Street area lies a rich tapestry of sporting heritage. Eager fans gathered at Edgbaston for England's First Test Match against Australia; an event immortalized in a lithograph that still echoes with cheers today. As we trace our steps through this charming region on Wigan M29 8 Map, we stumble upon Elliot Street – a place that witnessed greatness unfold. It was here that E. Tyldesley proudly represented Lancashire in 1928; his name etched into history by unknown hands but forever remembered. But beyond its cricketing prowess lies another facet of Tyldesley's story - Kenyon Peel Hall. This magnificent 16th-century structure stands tall near Manchester and serves as a reminder of grandeur past. A contemporary print transports us to an era when lords and ladies roamed these halls while cricketers honed their skills nearby. Yet amidst all this glory lurked tragedy too - Astley's coal mine fire cast shadows over neighboring communities like Tyldesley. The resilience shown by locals during such challenging times is testament to their spirit and determination. Tyldesley may be known for its connection to cricketing greats like J. T.