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In 1936, an Indian fast bowler's delivery killed a bird at Lord's. The bird was stuffed and mounted on the same ball and now sits in the MCC Museum

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What happened

Every corner of Lord's Cricket Ground has a story. Since opening in 1814, the venue in London's St John's Wood has become one of cricket's most iconic grounds. Generations of cricketers have played here, and many of the game's most memorable moments have unfolded on its field.

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