In Images: The most memorable Ashes moments

Australia v England highlights since the inaugural 1877 Ashes Test in Melbourne:

1882, England

Fred ''The Demon'' Spofforth, first in a long line of destructive Australian strike bowlers, bowls Australia to a seven-run victory in a one-off Test at the Oval.

The excitement is so intense that one spectator dies.

The Sporting Times declares that English cricket has also died and prints a mock obituary, saying its body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia.

Image: Fred Spofforth (Getty Images)

Text: Reuters