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Barton Cricket Club

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Opening Times

Open All Year
Barton Cricket Club (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013)

Address/Location

Cricketfield Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 8NY

Contact

Barton Cricket Club on Cricketfield Road was where Agatha Christie's father Frederick once played as part of Torquay Cricket Club, where he was president. A large oak tree in the field is known as Agatha Christie's Oak; it was here that she would relax in the shade while her father played.

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