WCCC History
History
There is precious little on the internet about the History of Wealdstone. British History online starts its social commentary on the area thus: “Harrow was never a society composed solely of peasants and dominated by one Lord”. Well it is good to know that we have evolved from the equivalent of a mediaeval cricket committee. However there is a Weald Stone, which sits outside a pub on the northern reaches of the suburb. Hardly a monument and really only just a large rock, this probable boundary marker got so bored that it went missing for 285 years, only re-appearing when Cricket started to take hold in the area. Wikipedia can’t be much bothered about the place either, listing no famous people, and giving over 25% of its short review to “Nearest Places” and the “Bus Routes” that get you out of the town. It does however record that it has been dubbed an open market for drugs by the Wealdstone Anti Social Partnership. We can be assured of two things: You can get Stoned on the Weald; and, Partnerships are considered anti social in this part of London.There is precious little on the internet about the History of Wealdstone. British History online starts its social commentary on the area thus: “Harrow was never a society composed solely of peasants and dominated by one Lord”. Well it is good to know that we have evolved from the equivalent of a mediaeval cricket committee. However there is a Weald Stone, which sits outside a pub on the northern reaches of the suburb. Hardly a monument and really only just a large rock, this probable boundary marker got so bored that it went missing for 285 years, only re-appearing when Cricket started to take hold in the area. Wikipedia can’t be much bothered about the place either, listing no famous people, and giving over 25% of its short review to “Nearest Places” and the “Bus Routes” that get you out of the town. It does however record that it has been dubbed an open market for drugs by the Wealdstone Anti Social Partnership. We can be assured of two things: You can get Stoned on the Weald; and, Partnerships are considered anti social in this part of London.
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The history of Wealdstone Corinthians CC is a tapestry woven with threads of rock 'n' roll, resilience, and cricketing revelry. While the exact details of any rock legends gracing our cricket field remain shrouded in the mists of time, the proximity of the Corinthians to the nearest pub, just 300 yards from Wealdstone's first ground at Byron Road Rec, sparks the imagination. Did Elton John open the batting? Did Rod Stewart keep wicket? Did Pete Townsend's windmill playing style evolve from variations of spin bowling? These are questions lost to history, yet it's delightful to think of McLaren and Westwood finding inspiration for Punk Fashion amid the Corinthian post-match chaos.
The club's origins trace back to the 1930s when the government's house-building initiative spurred growth in Harrow and Wealdstone. Wealdstone Corinthians emerged in 1932, benefiting from the community's newfound leisure time on weekends. The club's early years saw them fielding both a football team and a couple of cricket teams before World War II, with players like Charlie Goulding and Vic Tomlin donning the black and amber colors. These two legends later resumed the cricket club post-war. And, if there's one figure synonymous with the Corinthian spirit during the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, it's Vic Tomlin. Known for his unwavering commitment as the Club Chairman for 40 years, he kept the spirit alive, even if his predilection for Spam sandwiches at tea intervals was a tad unconventional.
Wealdstone Corinthians' journey took them from Byron Recreation Ground to Vale Farm playing fields, Northwick Park, and finally to their current home at Cavendish Pavilion. In the early 1990s, the club members decided to build a new pitch-side pavilion, thanks to the help of the council and the dedication of stalwart Clive Radley, who opened the pavilion in 1994. The pavilion is now adorned with the artistry of the club's younger fans. The club's colors are black and amber, which may not have an obvious connection to Corinthian values but do bear a striking resemblance to the mud that makes up the wicket.
Wealdstone Corinthians, with their Corinthian columns-based badge, have embraced the idea of being people of fashion and pleasure while balancing it with a competitive cricket spirit. They have taken their love for the game beyond the Chilterns, traveling to distant corners of Europe, and even the USA for friendly fixtures. Their journey has been an exciting blend of cricket, camaraderie, and curious experiences, a testament to the enduring Corinthian spirit that lives on through the club's rich history.
The Cavendish
Aerial view of the Cavendish ground