The stands are littered at Lord's, England v Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's, 3rd day, June 23, 1956© PA Photos
Richie Benaud takes a wonderful catch at gully to dismiss Colin Cowdrey, England v Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's, 2nd day, June 22, 1956© PA Photos
A willow trunk is prepared in a bat factory in Essex, June 21, 1956© Fox Photos/ Getty Images