The first Test never used to be at Lord’s. I think it was usually Trent Bridge or Edgbaston.
This year is a year when there are two Tests at Lord’s, given there are two 3 match series.
I don’t have the fixtures to hand but I believe the last Test is not at The Oval either.
No Test Match for Old Trafford this year. Something for the newly elected Board at Lancashire CCC to think about.