Nottinghamshire CCC. Left to right; back row: C Harris; H Butler; W Voce; J Knowles; J Hardstaff; R Winrow; B Lilley. Front row: A Staples; W Walker; S Rhodes; H Larwood; G Gunn. Founded in 1859; Nottinghamshire tied with Gloucestershire for inaugural title in 1873 and were Champions in consecutive years 1883 to 1886; a record equalled only by Yorkshire. In all; this Club has held Championship honours on eight occasions and in addition have been joint holders four times. Illustration for Photocard issued by Ardath Tobacco in c.1936.