Cricketers
| Date Photo Taken | 20th August 1989 |
|---|---|
| Area | Mitcham |
| Picture Reference | Mit_Pubs_7-5 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | The Cricketers pub was originally called 'The White Swan' but the name was changed by 1823; appropriately enough, it served as headquarters for the Mitcham Cricket Club for many years. The pub was leased by Young and Bainbridge in 1831 and bought by Young & Co. in 1881 after the earlier partnership was dissolved. The original building was destroyed by a bomb during WWII. It was re-opened by the famous cricketing twins, Alec and Eric Bedser, in 1958. The pub has since closed. |
