Essex County CC. Left to right; back row: J Cutmore; P Smith; F Rist; T Wade; V Evans; A Avery. Front row: M Nicholls; F St G Unwin; T Pearce (Captain); J OConnor; L Eastman. Originally formed 1864 and admitted to the County Championship in 1895; this Club is famous for its succession of speed bowlers. Giving up a permanent ground in 1934; Essex have spread their home fixtures throughout the county; attracting interest from all parts. Illustration for Photocard issued by Ardath Tobacco in c.1936.