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Sophia Gardens is a Sport ing venue on the west bank of the River Taff in Cardiff , one mile north of Cardiff Arms Park and is named after Sophia Rawdon-Hastings. Daughter of the 1st Marquess Of Hastings and wife to the 2nd Marquess Of Bute , Sophia Rawdon-Hastings was concerned to provide open space for recreation in the rapidly expanding city in the late 1800s, in which her husband was heavily involved. The area is currently owned by Cardiff City Council . COUNTY CRICKET Sophia Gardens is home to the Glamorgan County Cricket Club . The cricket club has played First-class Cricket matches at the venue since 1966, after moving away from Cardiff Arms Park. A 125-year lease of the ground was acquired in 1995, after the previous leaseholders, Cardiff Athletic Club, moved to their new home at Leckwith. Beside the cricket ground is the large sports hall complex of the Welsh Institute Of Sport . Cardiff Corinthians F.C. have previously used the area for football. INTERNATIONAL CRICKET Five that the county was actively considering selling Naming Rights to the ground, which it is hoped would bring in £210,000 per year. {Link without Title} TRIVIA In July 2007 Glamorgan cricketer, Mike Powell , was granted his wish to have a rib, removed during surgery, buried at the ground. {Link without Title} SEE ALSO REFERENCES
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