A striking summer: when the 1926 Ashes series united a divided nation
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The extraordinary reception of Australia's cricketers arriving in England in 1926, marked by a crowd of up to 50,000, showcased cricket's unifying power during tumultuous times.
Stephen Brenkley's 'A Striking Summer' highlights how cricket briefly united a post-war Britain, offering a respite from widespread societal challenges and stirring national pride.
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