The History of The Ashes Telegraph Edition

R 1,889.00 ZAR

The History of The Ashes Telegraph Edition

Name: The History of The Ashes Telegraph Edition
Brand: Historic Newspapers
SKU: hn:ashe-tele:tabloid-colour:hardback
Price: 1889.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

R 1,889.00 ZAR

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FOLLOW the story of The Ashes from 1880, told through original Telegraph newspaper reports. Relive historic moments like Bodyline, and Botham’s heroics, memorable clashes including the latest 2023 series and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.

Recipient's name*

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Recipient's surname

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Dedication*

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About this book

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.

Size & Quality

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 180+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.

The History of The Ashes Telegraph Edition FAQs

How long will this book take to arrive?

Each of our orders is printed on demand, made special just for you and the reader you’ve created it for! Typically, it takes 1-3 days for our workshops to receive, make, and finally hand each order over to the postal carriers for delivery.

Are the pages real, or reproductions of newspapers?

The pages are scans of original newspaper pages. Every effort has been made to clean up scans to make them as clear as possible. In some instances there will be blemishes and the reproduction quality may not be as clear or precise as copying directly from the actual papers itself.

What name can I enter in the personalisation?

Enter the name as you wish it to be printed on the book. You have a maximum of 13 characters for the first name and surname – which is optional. Please only use standard characters that may be part of someone's name. This include accents. Make sure to double-check your spelling.

Make it personal

Choose the cover colour and add the recipient's name to make this sporting gift personal. Make the book a keepsake any fan would treasure forever.

Write a dedication

Add a dedication to the first page. Birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because. Whatever the celebration, use our suggestion or write your own personal message.