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Maud Brand (1856-1944) at Glynde East Sussex dressed for stoolball, ball in hand
watercolour by Gertrude Brand (1844-1927) about 1866 @TheKeepArchives @AnitaBroad @Stoolball
more on the Brand sisters
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#Archive30 Here is your yearly reminder that #Stoolball is a brilliant #sport which originated in Sussex! It is likely a forerunner to #cricket and was being played as early as the 15th century. It has a long history of women's teams, such as this Fittleworth team from c1900. 🤘