We are very grateful to Mr Paul Cole for sending this set of Memorabilia to the Museum. They recall the testimonial match for Mervyn Kitchener v Nailsea in June 1973.
From the programme “Mervyn was born in Nailsea and played for the local Club as a Junior. He then played several seasons for Flax Bourton C.C. before joining the Somerset Staff in 1957. He made his first class debut in 1960 and gained his County Cap in 1966. He has topped 1,000 runs in the last seven seasons with the exception of 1970, scored 14 centuries, 51 half centuries, and made a highest personal score of 189 in 1967 against the Pakistan touring team at Taunton”.
From the teamsheet below it can also be seen that Somerset sent a very strong team to Nailsea for the match.
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