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What happened to Sydney Barnes in 1915?
From 1915 to 1923, Sydney Barnes played exclusively and with great success for Saltaire.
Where was Saltaire located?
The club and their ground at Roberts Park had been founded in 1871 and they joined the Bradford League in 1905.
Who did Sydney Barnes work with?
Sydney Barnes worked along side Archie MacLaren.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In 2009, Sydney Barnes was an inaugural member of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
What did Sydney Barnes do instead of joining the tour to Australia in 1920–1921?
Sydney Barnes declined and spent time with his family instead.

Question: Did he go without his family?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Sydney Barnes go without his family?