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Cricket fans on course to gain unique qualifications
CRICKET fans can turn sixes into firsts with a unique university course.
Sporting history expert Dr Peter Davies launched the study session after a pioneering project on cricket heritage in Calderdale and Kirklees.
The University of Huddersfield lecturer said the 12-week course was the first of its kind in the country.
He said: "There are obviously courses about sport and sport history but we believe that no other course has focused on local cricket exclusively."
Dr Davies investigated the sport for two years.
"We've discovered so many amazing historical items – from bats and balls to old club minute books, photos and documents – that we want to share these findings with local history and cricket enthusiasts."
He says Calderdale cricket had a rich and detailed history for the course.
"In a place like Calderdale, cricket defines a lot of these little villages. It is part of the civic identity. Calderdale is very beautiful and a lot of the cricket grounds are gorgeous. It is a really interesting place to do the project."
The weekly sessions will cover the origins of the sport, the first clubs, the impact of the world wars and advances in equipment among other things.
They run on Wednesday nights from January 11 from 6.15pm to 9.15pm at the University of Huddersfield.
Contact Dr Davies on 01484 472405 for more information.
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