An association between the ILP and cricket is well known. CLR James the West Indian socialist moved to the UK in 1933 and lived in Nelson, Lancashire. He became the cricket correspondent of the Guardian and joined the ILP in 1934.
However via social media a much earlier link has been found.
The ILP was formed in Bradford in 1893 and there is a picture of a medal from the 1894 Bradford ILP cricket league.
Harry Watton from the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians @acscricket.bsky.social has identified it as a medal related to the 1894 season of the ILP Bradford Cricket League. It was won by East Ward Cricket Club and presented to the club’s captain Mr Jenkinson on 23rd September 1894
Further information on the early ILP and cricket much appreciated
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