Australia tour of England 1956 - Photos

Ron Archer plays a defensive shot in the nets••Getty Images
The stands are littered at Lord's••PA Photos
Keith Miller sweeps behind the wicket••Getty Images
Len Maddocks••Getty Images
Australian captain Ian Johnson and his team are welcomed on their arrival in Tilbury••Getty Images
Keith Miller congratulates Peter Richardson on his century••PA Photos
Richie Benaud takes a wonderful catch at gully to dismiss Colin Cowdrey••PA Photos
Richie Benaud and Ray Lindwall at the MCC tour game••PA Photos/Getty Images
Fast bowler Pat Crawford bowls. Len Maddocks is the keeper••Douglas Miller/Reg Birkett/Getty Images
Len Hutton welcomes the Australian captain Ian Johnson and his squad to England for the Ashes••L Blandford/Getty Images