History of the Game
England Women Shirt, 1991
One of the final shirts worn by the England women’s team when they were still under the management of the WFA, the heavily patterned design is possibly influenced by cycling wear. When the FA took over the administration of the team, they wore the same shirts as the men’s national team which were tailored to the male form, rather than for female players.
Doncaster Belles Shirt, 1990s
This shirt dates from mid 1990s, when Doncaster Belles were the pre-eminent English women's football team. They won the league and cup double in 1992 & 1994.
Jose Mourinho Puppet, 2007
Latex puppet of football manager Jose Mourinho from the comedy programme Special 1 TV. The rubber-faced host is joined by other puppet football stars to answer viewers calls and emails.
The Justin Fashanu Cup, 2012
The trophy from the annual five-a-side tournament organised by The Justin Campaign, an organisation that aims to tackle homophobia and sexual discrimination in football.
FA Cup Replica Trophy, 1893
Miniature replica of the original FA Cup trophy, made by Vaughtons of Birmingham. Thought to have been awarded to a member of the Wolverhampton Wanderers team that won the competition in 1893.
Women’s World Cup Trophy, 1991
Trophy presented by the Chinese Football Association to FIFA, commemorating the 1st Women's Football World Championship, 1991.
Cartoon of Dick, Kerr’s Ladies, 1937
Furnival cartoon depicting history of Dick, Kerr's Ladies FC and their world championship.
Amy Fearn’s Referee Kit, 2009-2010
Referee kit worn by Amy Fearn during the 2009-2010 season. Amy Fearn, an assistant referee, made history at the Coventry City v Nottingham Forest game on 9 February 2010 when she became the first female to referee a Football League match.
Montage: Nettie Honeyball’s British Ladies Football Team. 1890s
Photo montage from a football scrapbook containing three photos of Nettie Honeyball's British Ladies Football team and two photographs showing men's football teams from the late 19th century.
Dick, Kerr’s Ladies Postcard, 1920s
Black and white postcard of the Dick, Kerr's Ladies football team.
Portrait of Nettie Honeyball, 1895
Portrait of Nettie Honeyball, founder of the first known women's football club, British Ladies' FC. As featured in 'The Sketch' magazine, February 6 1895.
Figure of a Female Footballer. Circa 1900
Painted plaster figure of girl in red and black shirt and white shorts holding a large football or medicine ball.
Victorian Girls’ Boots. Circa 1890
Pair of Victorian girls' boots, similar to those used in early women's football.
Woodcut Print of the 1899 FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace
Woodcut print from the Illustrated London News, 22 April 1899, of the 1899 FA Cup final, Derby County v Sheffield United at Crystal Palace. Signed by artist. Mounted.
Northampton Town Silk Cigarette Card by BDV Cigarettes
Large silk cigarette card issued by BDV Cigarettes, illustrating the league colours of Northampton Town.
Print: Memories. 1927
Collage of the 1927 FA Cup final teams, Arsenal and Cardiff City, running out at Wembley. Watching from the stands are all the Cup finalists and League winners since 1883.
Painting after Thomas Webster, Circa 1870
Oil painting of a village football scene after Thomas Webster's 'Football Game'. In an ornate gilt frame.
Women’s Football Biscuit Tin. Circa 1910
Decorative Huntley and Palmer biscuit tin featuring an image of a female footballer.
Bert Trautmann’s Neck Brace, 1956
Neck brace worn by Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann while he recovered from an injury sustained during the 1956 FA Cup final. Manchester City beat Birmingham City by 3 goals to 1.
