Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians

Eric Midwinter Articles in Cricket Lore

Compiled by Peter Griffiths

Eric wrote at least one article in each issue except the first one.

TitleDescriptionIssue
If Manchester United v Bayern Munich - Why Not Lancashire v BavariaEric Midwinter ponders the lack of European cricketVol 5 Issue 7 July 2005
University of Cricket Learning (part VI)Eric Midwinter's look at cricket scholarshipVol 5 Issue 7 July 2005
University of Cricket Learning (part V)Eric Midwinter's look at cricket scholarshipVol 5 Issue 6 - August 2004
University of Cricket Learning (part IV)Eric Midwinter's look at cricket scholarshipVol 5 Issue 5 - December 2003
Paddington:The Mecca of CricketEric Midwinter suggest how the railway played a major part in the progress of cricketVol 5 Issue 5 - December 2003
Walter Hammnond: Between Two StoolsEric Midwinter discusses Hammond's conversion from Player to GentlemanVol 5 Issue 4 - June 2003
Putting the Squeeze on Cricket (part 2)Eric Midwinter ponders the game's compatibility with the 21st centuryVol 5 Isuue 3 - March 2003
University of Cricket Learning (part III)Eric Midwinter's look at cricket scholarshipVol 5 Issue 3 - March 2003
Peter Tinniwsood: The Lewis Carroll of CricketEric Midwinter okays tribute to a friend and cricket humouristVol 5 Issue 3 - March 2003
Putting the Squeeze on CricketEric Midwinter ponders the game's compatibility with the 21st centuryVol 5 Issue 2 - November 2002
University of Cricket Learning (part II)Eric Midwinter's look at cricket scholarshipVol 5 Issue 2 - November 2002
Another LookEric Midwinter takes another look at the structure of English cricketVol 5 Issue 1 - July 2002
University of Cricket LearningEric Midwinter begins a new series which looks at cricket scholarship and invites readers to enrol at UCLVol 5 Issue 1 - July 2002
It Turned Out Nice AgainEric Midwinter, with George Rofmy as example, takes a sideways look at touring dangerous placesVol 4 Issue 10 - April 2002
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter concludes his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 10 - April 2002
Mr A Trollope (Barchester & England)Eric Midwinter finds Anthony Trollope surprisingly insightful on the social context of cricketVol 4 Issue 10 - April 2002
Question 1. Compare and ContrastEric Midwinter takes a look at the Australian sides of 1948 and 2001Vol 4 Issue 9 - November 2001
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 9 - November 2001
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 8 - August 2001
The Holy GameEric Midwinter draws some detailed comparisons between religious observance and love of cricketVol 4 Issue 8 - August 2001
Bradman the IconEdric Midwinter explains how, after many years, he got to see The Don and of the link with WGVol 4 Issue 7 - June 2001
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 7 - June 2001
At Media PaceEric Midwinter suggests that the story of Cecil Parkin's newspaper article has lessons for the modern mediaVol 4 Issue 6 - March 2001
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 6 - March 2001
That's Entertainment! … or … That's Entertainment?Eric Midwinter draws some parallels between stage and cricket presentation - not all to cricket's advantageVol 4 Issue 5 - November 2000
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 5 - November 2000
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 4 - August 2000
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 3 - May 2000
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter continues his questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 2 - February 2000
Keep on the GrassEric Midwinter explains the origins and evolution of public parks and their connections with cricketVol 4 Issue 2 - February 2000
The Anxious CenturyEric Midwinter begins a questioning survey of 20th century cricketVol 4 Issue 1 - October 1999
The Vanishing CountyEric Midwinter ponders on the misnomer of 'County' cricketVol 4 Issue 1 - October 1999
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 10: Forward GlanceVol 3 Issue 10 - August 1999
MCC: Oracle and Property-HolderEric Midwinter examines the history of MCC and something of its presentVol 3 Issue 10 - August 1999
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 9: Global WarmingVol 3 Issue 9 - April 1999
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 8: Lost InnocenceVol 3 Issue 8 - January 1999
Hall and VillageEric Midwinter discusses cricket and cross-class love affairs in fictionVol 3 Issue 8 - January 1999
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 7: Permanent StateVol 3 Issue 7 - October 1998
Teeming with Theme TeamsEric Midwinter, aided by Bob Wisbey, adds to our archive ov hybrid XisVol 3 Issue 7 - October 1998
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 6: Setting SailVol 3 Issue 6 - July 1998
Can Cricket AdaptEric Midwinter looks at Victorian cricket, the Gentleman and the Player and wonders if this must remain cricket's hey-dayVol 3 Issue 6 - July 1998
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 5: Golden AgeVol 3 Issue 5 - March 1998
As Long as a Piece of StringEric Midwinter ponders on the time factor in cricketVol 3 Issue 5 - March 1998
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 4: Amazing GraceVol 3 Issue 4 - January 1998
The First TestEric Midwinter ponders on the right of the first 76 English/Australian matches to be called 'Tests'Vol 3 Issue 4 - January 1998
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 3: Saint CricketVol 3 Issue 3 - October 1997
Yet More Theme TeamsEric Midwinter supplies some more unlikely XisVol 3 Issue 3 - October 1997
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter's review of cricket's social history - part 2: Gambling LordsVol 3 Issue 2 - August 1997
From Meadowland to MultinationalEric Midwinter begins a review of cricket's social history - part 1: Delayed StartVol 3 Issue 1 - May 1997
Best Book: Rowland Bowen's Cricket: A History of its Growth and Development Throughout the WorldEric Midwinter writes the first in a series of articles on some of the most influential cricket booksVol 3 Issue 1 - May 1997
A Bumping Pitch and a Blinding LightEric Midwinter investiagtes the influence of schoolboy literature on cricket and educationVol 2 Issue 10
Warwickshire CCC 1952-1995Eric Midwinter concludes his three-part history of the Midland's CountyVol 2 Issue 9
Mission Lord'sEric Midwinter attempts an historic, logical and practical look at coloured clothingVol 2 Issue 9
Warwickshire CCC 1911-1951Eric Midwinter continues his three-part history of the Midland's CountyVol 2 Issue 8
Cricket in the 17th CenturyEric Midwinter takes a careful look at one of cricket history's abiding mythsVol 2 Issue 8
1946 The Year of Recovery and DiscoveryEric Midwinter sets into perspective the first port-war cricket seasonVol 2 Issue 7
Warwickshire CCC 1882-1910Eric Midwinter begins a three-part history of the 1995 County ChampionsVol 2 Issue 7
Theme TeamsEric Midwinter selects sides of English Prime Ministers and US Presidents and throws out a challenge to readersVol 2 Issue 7
Steady the BuffsEric Midwinter considers the role of the buff in cricketVol 2 Issue 6
Cricket's DysopiasEric Midwinter, having studied Graeme Wright's Beyond & Mike Marqusee's Anyone But England, offers a plan for England's futureVol 2 Issue 5
I'm Glad I Missed That InningsEric Midwinter retells the story of A.E.J.Collins's innings of 628 and tells why he is glad he was not thereVol 2 Issue 4
Cricketing Relations: Cricket's Happy FamiliesEric Midwinter muses on the numerous dynasties of cricketVol 2 Issue 3
Benjamin Aislabie: First of Cricket's AdministratorsEric Midwinter looks back at the life and influence of the first secretary of the MCCVol 2 issue 2
Billy Midwinter: Global CommuterEric Midwinter tells the extraordinary story of his celebrated ancestorVol 2 issue 2
Off, On and DistaffEric Midwinter, inspired by the victory of England's female cricketers, reflects on women in sportVol 2 Issue 1
Broken PromiseEric Midwinter recalls some of the cricketers whose careers were brought to an abrupt and tragic conclusionVol 2 Issue 1
Midwinter Miscellany IIEric Midwinter experiments with selection and forms a new County championshipVol 2 Issue 1
1993: The Pivotal YearEric Midwinter, using some yet undiscovered technology, relays a report on the current season from his yet unborn grandsonIssue 10 - July 1993
Lancashire 1950-1993Eric Midwinter concludes his hitory of this fmous county clubIssue 10 - July 1993
1947 - The Year of Cloud CuckooEric Midwinter, in second of his series of pivotal years, recalls the amazing summer of 1947Issue 9 - April 1993
Lancashire 1905-1950The second instalment of Eric Midwinter's history of this famous county clubIssue 9 - April 1993
Whiter Than WhiteIn this second part of his look at cricket in Victorian society Eric Midwinter discusses the phenomenon of the Eternal BoyIssue 9 - April 1993
Lancashire CCC 1864-1904Eric Midwinter begins his three-part history of this famous clubIssue 8 - February 1993
Whiter Than WhiteEric Midwinter examines cricket's sudden conversion to virtueIssue 8 - February 1993
Surrey CCC 1945-1992Eric Midwinter concludes his three-part history of this famous clubIssue 7 - October 1992
Imperial EmblemEric Midwinter looks at how cricket followed the flag and developed on a global basisIssue 7 - October 1992
Surrey CCC 1899-1945Eric Midwinter continues his three-part history of this fanous clubIssue 6 - September 1992
Cricket: Nurture and NatureAn analysis of the spread of cricket from its English base by Eric MidwinterIssue 6 - September 1992
Surrey CCC 1845-1899Eric Midwinter OBE starts his three-part history of this famous clubIssue 5 - July 1992
Euro-CricketEric Midwinter OBE looks at the recent European Cricket Championship as a prelude to future articles on the geographical evolution of cricketIssue 5 - July 1992
Charles AlcockEric Midwinter describes the career of 'The Inventor of Modern Sport'Issue 4 - May 1992
No Stranger to FictionEric Midwinter describes some examples of cricket in literatureIssue 4 - May 1992
I Wish I'd Seen That InningsEric Midwinter discusses Archie Maclaren's famous 400 - the highest score recorded in English first-class cricketIssue 3 - March 1992
The Profession of GentlemenEric Midwinter examines the occupation of many Gentlemen cricketersIssue 3 - March 1992
1962 - The End of InnocenceGentlemen become players and the first one-day competition. Eric Midwinter examines these changesIssue 2 - January 1992