After a lengthy career in Financial Services, in 2019, Steven Miell became a Tour Guide at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Since leading his first tour there, Steven has conducted over 650 tours, guiding more than 13,000 visitors around this historic Ground.
Before this, Steven had played first eleven club cricket for many years, representing Lydney CC, Chingford CC, Havant CC, and most recently, Wanstead & Snaresbrook CC. He became a playing Member of MCC in 1985, playing over 50 times for the Club.
A Book about Lord’s Ground
Steven’s interest in the history of cricket, MCC, and Lord’s Ground has resulted in a book which was released on May 15 2026. Titled Lord’s Cricket Ground in 50 Memorials, it examines the individuals honoured through various memorials, statues, busts, and other commemorative items around the Ground – essentially charting the growth and development of Lord’s and MCC since the early 1780s.
Reviews
This is an absolute gem of a book. Written by a knowledgeable and experienced tour
guide, this book tells the history of the ground through all the memorials, from the gates,
to the stands, to the honours boards. In addition there are fabulous pictures from around
Lord’s and short pen portraits of the key people in the ground’s history.
5-star Amazon review – 27 May 2026
In his new book — Lord’s Cricket Ground in 50 Memorials — Lord’s tour guide Steven
Miell lifts the lid on a half-century of such items, from busts and statues, to
commemorative gates, to war memorials and even a Royal Charter.
Londonist, 21 May 2026
I am delighted to read this book by M.C.C. member and now Tour Guide, Steven
Miell, with its history of memorials dotted around the world’s famous ground. As a
fellow member, reading this excellent book also reminds me of this week’s
forthcoming Test which I am looking forward to – and there is a reminder too that
there are places which I now need to explore a little deeper…
First of all, may I say that Amberley have again produced another delightful and well-
presented book which is lavishly illustrated. The first Foreword, written by Neil
Robinson, Head of Heritage and Culture at Marylebone Cricket Club, is generous
and astute, something which does not remotely surprise me knowing Neil well.
Memorials chosen come in the form of gates; busts; rolls of honour; a tree; the
famous but unfortunate sparrow; tablets; the comparatively recent Father Time Wall
and the well-known weathervane. Steven’s book shows the depth and wealth of
history available, in the most part, to spectators and certainly members.
Every memorial contains a thorough write-up and background so the book naturally
and unsurprisingly acts as a comprehensive guide to the ground. Steven also gives
further insights which he has doubtless picked up from taking tours. Last year, Lord’s
offered a day of ground tours, an opportunity which I took up and found excellent
visiting hitherto places not usually accessible, even to members. I would greatly
encourage anyone interested in the history of this famous ground to book
themselves on a tour and who knows? Maybe Steven himself will enlighten the
visitor in the same way as his book undoubtedly will also.
Andrew Roberts, Cricket Statistics, June 1 2026
Lord’s Cricket Ground in 50 Memorials is part history, part guide to the famous sporting venue.
Author Steven Miell conducts tours so he knows the nooks and crannies. He also has the skill of
recognising a tale and telling it well. Highlights are grouped tidily – boards, gates, busts,
statues, stands etc. Even MCC members will learn a thing or two about their cricketing home.
Richard Hobson, The Cricketer – July 2026
Photos
Middlesex and England’s Angus Fraser pictured with the author. A quote from Angus
appears on page 155 of the book.
The sculptor Antony Dufort, next to a maquette of his ‘Bowler’ statue, which stands
at the Nursery End of Lord’s Ground. Further details about the ‘Bowler’ statue
appear on pages 87-88.
Robert Hunt, who created the bas-relief of Rachael Heyhoe Flint, which can be seen
adjacent to the Heyhoe Flint Gates, is shown seated next to a copy of his work,
together with a photograph taken at the unveiling.
Tiffany Cherry – an award-winning Australian sports journalist and presenter, and the
co-founder of Golfdream – popped in to say hello and buy a book.
Jed Leicester – the renowned sports photographer and the man responsible for most
of the photos in the book.
Roland Butcher (Middlesex CCC and England) and Paul Farbrace (Kent CCC,
Middlesex CCC, and former assistant coach of the England cricket team) seemed
happy with my book!
Lord’s Cricket Ground in 50 Memorials is also available from the MCC Members’ shop.
Future Plans
Steven’s growing expertise, passion, and engaging storytelling skills have cemented his reputation as a trusted authority on the history of Lord’s Ground. More books are planned for the future.