Collections Stories
Looking to learn more of the stories behind the objects?
Delve into the fascinating history of our extensive collection. Below you will find blogs, articles, Q&As and features on our favourite objects, unlocking the stories within each item and exploring what makes football the game of our lives.
England v Scotland, 1872: the world’s first international
12 September 2023
With the 150th anniversary celebration match taking place at Hampden Park, we look back to what is considered to be the first ever international match: Scotland versus England at Hamilton Crescent in 1872.
Equity in Football
7 September 2023
The National Football Museum believes that it is the right of all women to enjoy football openly, fearlessly and with equity.
Lionesses: 1985 Mundialito Cup winners
20 July 2023
This week’s blog looks at a very special event that is less well known than it should be – England’s victory in the 1985 Mundialito Cup.
Lionesses in Japan: the 1981 Mundialito
17 July 2023
With the Lionesses looking to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand, Dr Alex Jackson looks at a major event in the team’s history – the 1981 Mundialito Cup in Japan.
FA Cup Special: Manchester United
2 June 2023
Ahead of the first ever all-Manchester FA Cup Final, we look at moments from Manchester United's history in the competition via objects you can see on our galleries.
FA Cup Special: Manchester City
2 June 2023
Ahead of the first ever all-Manchester FA Cup Final, we look at moments from Manchester City's history in the competition via objects you can see on our galleries.
Objects of the Week: Coventry City
25 May 2023
Ahead of the Championship play-off final between Luton Town and Coventry City, we take a look at some of the Sky Blues-related objects at the National Football Museum and within our Football Heritage Collection.
Objects of the Week: Luton Town
25 May 2023
Ahead of the Championship play-off final between Luton Town and Coventry City, we take a look at some of the Hatters-related objects at the National Football Museum and within our Football Heritage Collection.
Object of the Week: Chelsea WFC v MUFC Women programme, 1996
12 May 2023
With Chelsea Women looking to defend their WFA Cup Final title against Manchester United Women this weekend, we have delved into the archive to look at an earlier game between these two sides.
“Say it with Pottery”: The Coronation Loving Cup, 1937
4 May 2023
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.
