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From Lord’s to the shires – will a more nomadic existence favour Middlesex in 2026?

Lord’s has been ‘home’ to Middlesex since 1877. Its magnificent pavilion, part of the northwest London skyline since the reign of George III, with stands named after Denis Compton, Bill Edrich, Plum Warner and Gubby Allen evoking memories of heroes of the Seaxes’ rich history as tenants of the MCC.

20.02.26, 21:50 Updated 27.02.26, 09:36 3 Minute Read

Jon Batham

Jon Batham

From Lord’s to the shires – will a more nomadic existence favour Middlesex in 2026?

Lord’s has been ‘home’ to Middlesex since 1877. Its magnificent pavilion, part of the northwest London skyline since the reign of George III, with stands named after Denis Compton, Bill Edrich, Plum Warner and Gubby Allen evoking memories of heroes of the Seaxes’ rich history as tenants of the MCC.

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