The Ashes 1953 - Photos

Spectators invade the pitch after England's win••Getty Images
Denis Compton hits the winning runs to give England the Ashes••Getty Images
Crowds gather outside a radio shop in High Holborn listening to Test match broadcasts from The Oval••Getty Images
Trevor Bailey cuts behind point••Getty Images
Children play cricket outside the Kennington Oval••Getty Images
Children and adults get a vantage point from where to watch the proceedings of the Oval Test••Edward G Malindine/Getty Images
Len Hutton and Don Bradman pose for a photo••Getty Images
Bill Johnston bowling in the nets at Lord's••PA Photos
Denis Compton plays the hook shot••Getty Images
Crowds invade the pitch at the end of the final test against Australia••Getty Images
Trevor Bailey plays the sweep shot••Getty Images
Trevor Bailey pulls on his way to 64••Getty Images
Ray Lindwall in his delivery stride••Hulton Archive
Alan Davidson bowls in the nets at Lord's ahead of the second Test••PA Photos
Tom Graveney in the nets ahead of the Australians' tour game against the MCC••PA Photos