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The mystery of Giggs Hill Green? It’s right there in the name! You see, despite what the name suggests, there is no hill at Giggs Hill Green at all. This triangular park, bordered on one side by the bustling Portsmouth Road, has been puzzling visitors and locals alike for centuries. Back in the 15th and 16th centuries, it was known by various names: ‘Le Gighill’, ‘Gyghyll’, even ‘the lane called Gyghill’. Theories abound, but the most intriguing one links the name to the Middle English word ‘gigge’, meaning “a whirling thing”. Could this peaceful green have once been home to a lively maypole, spinning with the joy of celebrations? Giggs Hill Green holds another intriguing claim to fame. In 1833, it became the stage for a historic cricket match, the first one ever recorded here. The teams? A spirited group from Thames Ditton itself, facing off against the gentlemen of Richmond and Brentford. The score, sadly, has been lost to time, but what we do know is this: a pint of beer cost a mere two pence. Today, Giggs Hill Green is a beloved spot, home to Thames Ditton Cricket Club, with a rich history reaching back almost two centuries. From ‘gigge’ to cricket, this unassuming green is a testament to the enduring spirit of community and the echoes of history that whisper through the ages.

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