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THE END OF THE BEGINNING OF THE ASHES - COMMEMORATING THE REDEDICATION OF THE GRAVE OF IVO BLIGH AND FLORENCE MURPHY, 2011

THE END OF THE BEGINNING OF THE ASHES - COMMEMORATING THE REDEDICATION OF THE GRAVE OF IVO BLIGH AND FLORENCE MURPHY, 2011

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Booklet to commemorate the rededication of the graves of the former England Cricket captain the Honourable Ivo Bligh (8th Earl of Darnley) and his wife Florence Morphy (Countess of Darnley), whose relationship gave rise to the Ashes, at the Church of St Mary Magdalene Cobham, Kent, on May 18th 2011. Featuring an illustrated account of their story.

8vo. 28pp. Paperback. Very good condition. 

Date
2011
Publisher
The Cricket Society
Author
Howard MILTON

£24.00 (Code: 80526)

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