Those who came before: A look at Somerset’s First Class players

Those who came before: A look at Somerset’s First Class players – Part Three

Somerset has a rich history of First Class players, with Josh Thomas becoming the 698th player to represent the Club in First Class Cricket on his full debut against Essex.

This milestone prompted a look back at the previous 697 players who have worn the Wyvern in red ball cricket.

Newton: A Pioneer of Somerset Cricket

One such player is Newton, born in Nailsea in 1853. Following his mother's death, Newton moved to St Helier and was educated at Victoria College, Jersey, where he captained the First XI for three years.

Newton went on to graduate from Corpus Christi, Cambridge, in 1876, earning his blue. After Cambridge, he became a schoolmaster at Highgate School in 1876 and later became headmaster and proprietor of Louden House School, which he ran from his own home.

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Author's summary: Exploring Somerset's cricket history and players.

Somerset County Cricket Club — 2025-10-24

Those who came before: A look at Somerset’s First Class players – Part Three

Newton: A Pioneer of Somerset Cricket

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