Not so long ago, the back of the UK10 Pound note had a scene on it from Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers", of the cricket
match between Dingley Dell and All Muggleton in 1836.
Dickens’ was a frequent houseguest at Dingley Hall, which owned Dingley Dell and must have witnessed the cricket matches
played locally. The All Muggleton’s team was comprised entirely of Muggleton family members based around the next
village of Wilbarston. Although Dingley village had a cricket team, Dingley Dell is steeply wooded and not at all suitable for
cricket. I expect Dickens’ used what I believe is called poetic licence.
I am fortunate enough to live in Dingley Dell, alongside the wood, which is more famous locally for it’s springtime carpet of
Bluebells. Hence my Dexta is called Bluebell.
Cheers
Alan
