A Short History of G.D.P.C.C 1863 First match in the club's history which was made up of family and employees of the De Lisle estate. Matches were played at Grace Dieu Manor. Information on the Manor can be found here 1934 The club moved to the the present home behind the Bull's head at Grace Dieu. Previously it was a small hay field. 1958 Grace Dieu lost in the final of the Coalville Times Charity Cup to Ibstock Town C.C by 69 runs at the Snibston Colliery Ground. 1959 The club purchased the ground, to provide the security of a permanent home. A tea hut/changing room was purchased to relieve the pressure on the tiny pavilion. The first Sunday fixture list was introduced. 1961 The club bought a set of gang mowers. 1963 The club went on a tour of Kent and Sussex and played 3 matches. 1967 The club's 1st team joined the North Leicestershire Cricket League. 1971 The club bought a new set of gang mowers to mow the outfield. They were pulled by an ex army Land Rover. 1972 A new pavilion, complete with electricity and running water was bought, and this is still our current pavilion today. It was opened by Mr. Booth with Len Wass, Alf Wilmott and Cyril Lyle in attendance. A junior section for the club was also formed. 1974 A motorised roller was purchased and the infamous old roller made redundant. 1979 The pavilion was further improved and could now accommodate a licenced bar. 1983 The club's 1st team joined the newly formed Leicestershire Senior League. 1985 The 1st team played Bardon Hill in the Heather Cup final. Lost a close game by 3 runs. The club's 2nd team joined the Leicestershire Senior League. Extensive alterations to the pavilion took place, to enable the club's social activities to increase. 1986 This was a very successful year for the club. The various teams won a very impressive five trophies. That is two league championships and three cups. Grace Dieu playing at their old home the manor. The two Photographs above are of the successful 1st XIs of our club from the 1980s.