The History of The Ashes Telegraph Edition

HEADINGLEY, 1981, England are staring down defeat. Australia are cruising, the Ashes slipping away. Then comes Ian Botham. He smashes 149 not out in a counter-attacking masterclass. Every stroke sends the crowd into raptures, every run a blow to the Australians’ hopes. The tension is unbearable, the cheers deafening … and just like that, England snatch a miraculous win!

Follow the story of the Ashes through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original Telegraph reports spanning more than a century. This edition charts the legendary cricket rivalry of The Ashes — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The earliest contests between England and Australia, establishing the Ashes legend
– Dramatic series victories and unforgettable individual performances across decades
– Historic moments like Bodyline, and Botham’s heroics
– Memorable clashes in the 21st century, including the latest 2023 series
– Stories captured by journalists who witnessed the action first-hand at iconic grounds

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a cricket fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who lived through the tension and triumph of these historic matches — this is not just a gift, but a piece of Ashes history, ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.