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SAVED
FOR THE NATION :
THE STORY OF THE FA CUP
9
May 2006 – 10 September 2006
&
4 November 2006 - 18 February 2007
Free admission
Everything you ever wanted to know about the world's oldest and most loved Cup competition can be found in this exciting new exhibition at the National Football Museum.
An amazing collection of rarely seen objects help to tell the story of the Cup and explain why the competition inspires people throughout the world. The exhibition also displays, for the first time in 95 years, the FA Cup trophy used during FA Cup Finals between 1896 and 1910.
Find out about:
• How and why the FA Challenge Cup was created in 1872.
• The great FA Cup teams, players and goals.
• Great upsets and the most famous underdogs in the competition's history.
See:
• Stunning photographs and film footage of the greatest ever finals.
• Film footage of the 100 greatest FA Cup goals.
Throughout the summer holidays there will also be a series of fun family activities to help children explore the history of the FA Cup, including arts and crafts sessions and storytelling activities.
The Museum is open seven days a week throughout the summer holidays, Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm.
18 September - 30 October 2006 the exhibition is on tour at the Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Acknowledgements
The exhibition has been
supported by:
