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Scrapbook

William James Fleury

Cricket

This scrapbook that was made by Fleury after the Canadian XI cricket team, also known as the Toronto Zingari, traveled to the United Kingdom in 1910. Fleury was an avid photographer and took most of the photographs that appear this this scrapbook. In one of the photos, he can be seen posing with his teammates while holding a camera. The book contains photographs, archival documents, newspaper clippings, and hand written notes collected by Fleury during the trip.

SPECIFICATIONS

Object #
SH2017.1.5

Description
A hardcover paper scrapbook with a black cover, red binding, and a sticker on the front that reads “Canadian Zingari Cricket Team”.

Measurements
37.4 (l) x 29.7 (w) x 5.5 (d)

Material
Paper

Beliefs

The Town of Aurora has a rich sport history.