4th May 2023
“Say it with Pottery”: The Coronation Loving Cup, 1937
With the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III, we look at a special piece of memorabilia produced for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937.
Collection Stories
28th Apr 2023
Wembley 100: “We’re going to Wembley!”
As part of Wembley 100, Uma Ghelani takes a look at how public transport was advertised to travelling football fans in the twenties and thirties, specifically ahead of FA Cup Finals…
27th Apr 2023
Wembley 100: The White Horse Final
Callum Lane looks at the first ever game to be played at the old Wembley Stadium: the 1923 FA Cup Final – later known as the White Horse Final.
27th Apr 2023
Wembley 100: Empire and royalty
With the 100th anniversary of the original Wembley Stadium and King Charles III’s coronation falling within weeks of one another, we explore the links between Wembley, empire and royalty.
24th Apr 2023
Wembley 100: Objects on display
As part of Wembley 100, the National Football Museum takes a look at a century of the stadium’s history – via objects you can see every day on our galleries.
12th Apr 2023
Object of the Week: Sylvia Gore’s cap
Maisie Joel looks at one of the earliest women’s football caps from our collection, awarded to the Lionesses’ first official goalscorer.
10th Mar 2023
IWM: Preston Ladies v Bolton Ladies match ball
As part of our International Women’s Month series, curator Dr Alex Jackson showcases a signed ball used in a fixture between Preston Ladies and Bolton Ladies, which took place in 1939: just two months after war broke out in Europe.
9th Mar 2023
10 Years in Manchester: Jane Bateman
Jane Bateman, Head of International Relations at the FA and Deputy Chair of Trustees at the museum, talks about what football means to her.
8th Mar 2023
IWM: Bath Ladies AFC case
During International Women’s Month, curator Dr Alex Jackson looks at one of the museum’s recent acquisitions: a century-old case related to Bath Ladies AFC.
28th Feb 2023
10 Years in Manchester: Eileen Anderson
Eileen Anderson, headteacher at Saviour CofE Primary, shares why the Collyhurst school are regular visitors to the museum.
23rd Feb 2023
League Cup Final: Manchester United, 1983
Looking at Manchester United’s first League Cup final appearance in 1983, where they faced off against one of their north west rivals…
22nd Feb 2023
League Cup Final: Newcastle United, 1976
Looking at Newcastle United’s first League Cup final appearance in 1976 – and how one Geordie in particular proved decisive at Wembley…