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MCC in West Indies 1948
The England cricket team enjoy the best of the West Indies on their 1948 tour.
Overview
Escape the British winter and post-war austerity for some sun, sea, larks and a bit of cricket? A four-month tour of the West Indies probably wasn't a very hard sell for the MCC. England opening batsman Jack Robertson brought along his camera and captured a world away from war-ravaged Britain. Players such as Jim Laker and Len Hutton enjoy the paradise beaches, sailing, golf and more - just like the average tourist.
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