Challenge: Where is this? IV

[andym]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

Try this one, OK it's a cricket ground but where?



There's one or two clues in the picture if your eyesite is good enough.

PS just to narrow it down a little it is a county ground.

[Ian]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

You being an Essex Boy, Andy - I am only guessing but in your general neck of the woods I'd guess this is Chelmsford?

Ian

[andym]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

You being an Essex Boy, Andy - I am only guessing but in your general neck of the woods I'd guess this is Chelmsford?

Ian

Nope, much further west and a bit north. Think Midlands.

[andym]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

Here's another clue, one of this grounds home team's most famous players was involved in a controversy in the 1960's that is thought to be an early move towards the end of aparteid in South Africa.

[andym]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

Last clue before I go on holiday. The hills in the background are famous for their waters.

[Kurt]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

I now know (or think I know) but I am out and about for a few days and won't be able to load a new one. If no one has got when I am in a position to load a new one I will give my answer then.

Have a good holiday andym.

Kurt

[David M]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

I recognised the ground, I saw the famous cricketer play there a couple of times in the late 60's early 70's. I wasn't very old but my parents were fans of the county team.

[andym]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

Well come on you cagey people (he says sitting in a small cafe somewhere in Northern Europe)

If you know it spill the beans then we can move on.

[David M]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

I can't upload or post photos from the BlackBlurry which is why I've not been posting answers.

[Ian]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

How about Worcester?

Ian

[andym]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

How about Worcester?

Ian

Yep that's right. The famous cricketer was Basil D'Olivera and the hills are the Malverns.
This was taken a couple of weeks ago out of the window of the new hotel at the ground.
It's Premier Inn so you can get a room at a very good rate if you book in advance.

[Ian]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

Wow - success again I will post a return image shortly!

Ian

[Ian]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV



This one probably needs lots of clues, so - it's not in London or the home counties but it is in England and yes that's a river, not the sea. The boat they are paddling in is a clue as it's old...

More clues if needed!

Ian

[Caz]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

From the style of the buildings, I'd guess at Salford Quays, Manchester?

[David M]

Re: Challenge: Where is this? IV

I was going to post a clue about Dolly Mixtures in Lee and Perrins if no one got the cricket ground.