17th Apr 2024
2011 Women’s World Cup stickers
The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup marked a significant milestone as the first time the commercial aspects were prominently featured in a women’s tournament, echoing the…
Collection
17th Apr 2024
Carol Thomas’ EURO 1984 runner-up medal, 1984
The 1984 UEFA Women’s Championship, also known as the Euros, marked a significant milestone in the history of women’s football in Europe. Held in Sweden, the…
17th Apr 2024
England Women v Scotland Women programme, 1972
The story of the early Lionesses is one of resilience, determination, and pioneering spirit. Long before the Lionesses became a household name, a group of trailblazing…
17th Apr 2024
1971 Women’s World Cup programme
The 1971 Women’s World Cup stands as a landmark event in the history of women’s football, marking the inaugural edition of the tournament and laying the…
17th Apr 2024
Sue Lopez photograph, 1971
A true pioneer of the game, Sue Lopez’s journey through the beautiful game is as inspiring as it is emblematic of the challenges faced by female…
17th Apr 2024
Early women’s football kit, 19th century
The involvement of women in football dates to the late 19th century, with significant milestones marking their journey into the sport. One notable example is the…
11th Apr 2024
The Laws of the Game, 1863
Prior to 1863, football developed organically in different parts of England and Scotland, with no one unified way to play. Various sets of rules (though lost)…
11th Apr 2024
The world’s first international football shirt
This heavy wool shirt was worn during the world’s first official international football match in 1872. Prior to this year, representative fixtures between English and Scottish…
11th Apr 2024
The oldest surviving FA Cup trophy
The original Martin, Hall & Co FA Cup trophy was presented to Alcock in 1872, but by the turn of the 20th century, the silverware was…
11th Apr 2024
The Lily Parr statue
A prolific attacker renowned for her powerful shooting ability, Lily Parr is considered one of the greatest players of her generation. Her exploits have captured the…
11th Apr 2024
The FA minute book, 1921
The first manuscript in our Starting Eleven concerns the creation of the game: this document encouraged its suppression, specifically with regards to women’s football. As a…
11th Apr 2024
The Jules Rimet Trophy replica
How often does a replica have a more interesting story than the real thing? Ahead of the 1966 World Cup in England, the Jules Rimet Trophy…