Bushy Park US Strategic Air Forces (USSTAF) in Europe at "Widewing". Also known by its US Army code, AAF-586, Camp Griffiss/"Widewing" was often confused with the wartime headquarters of VIII Fighter Command (part of Eighth Air Force) at "Bushey" Hall, near Watford, Hertfordshire. Originally created for royal sports, Bushy Park is now home to Teddington Rugby Club, Teddington Hockey Club (from 1871 onwards, the rules of the modern game of hockey were largely devised at Bushy), and four cricket clubs, including Teddington Town Cricket Club, Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club, Teddington Cricket Club and Hampton Hill Cricket Club. It also has fishing
Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1872 Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1872 Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1872 was the second cricket season which the English club Derbyshire played. They had been unable to arrange further first-class fixtures than the two against Lancashire and lost both. Derbyshire CCC played two first-class matches in its second year, both against Lancashire CCC and lost both. Derbyshire also played a match against Prince's Club at their ground in Chelsea, which ended in a draw. Samuel Richardson was captain in his second season. The season saw the arrival of three Wirksworth players Joseph Flint, George Frost and Richard Allsop. Frost