Block:English Baseball in Essex on August 7 1874
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| Data | "Baseball" and rounders were both played at the annual picnic of the Epping church and Town Hall choirs, held on the grounds of a manor house in Epping Forest, Essex. At first, the festivities appeared to be at risk because of a heavy thunderstorm, but it soon cleared. "The storm over, the 'call' sounded, and the enjoyments of the party began in earnest, with various sports, such as cricket, rounders, baseball, egg in hat, paper chases, &c., interspersed with songs, 'March of the men of Harlech,' 'Rule Britannia,' 'God bless the Prince of Wales,' &c., concluding with 'God save the Queen.'" |
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| Sources | Chelmsford Chronicle, Aug. 7, 1874, p. 2 |
| Block Notes | This is one of the few examples of English baseball and rounders being played side by side, supporting the contention they were two distinct games. |
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